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The Philippines already experiences and
will continue to face impacts from climate change. In the
decades ahead, the most serious consequences will be felt in
coastal and urban areas. Severe hardships are expected in
agriculture and fisheries, leading to negative impacts on
jobs and the economy. With these risks in mind the
Philippine Government has initiated significant climate
reforms, establishing a basis for transformation. To assess
gaps and accelerate implementation of the climate reform
agenda, in 2012 the Department of Budget and management and
the climate change commission sought advisory services from
the World Bank to carry out a Climate Public Expenditure and
Institutional Review (CPEIR). Carried out at mid-term of the
first phase of the national climate change action plan, the
Philippine development plan (2011-2016), and the current
administration, this review comes early enough to help guide
the finalization and operationalization of the first phase
of the climate reform agenda. This executive report
summarizes the findings and recommendations of the CPEIR,
including an analytical snapshot of the policies,
institutions, and expenditures for undertaking climate
action in the Philippines, and recommendations to contribute
to a successful implementation of the Philippine climate
reform agenda.
