Philippines Program for Climate Resilience: TA for the Risk Resiliency and Sustainability Program (WB-P157325)

Countries
  • Philippines
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • World Bank (WB)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Active
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Bank Risk Rating
C
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Voting Date
May 8, 2017
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of the Philippines
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Climate and Environment
  • Technical Cooperation
The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 0.15 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ WB website

Updated in EWS Aug 11, 2017

Disclosed by Bank May 12, 2016


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Project Description
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The objective of the Program for Climate Resilience: TA for the Risk Resiliency and Sustainability Program Project is to increase the capacity of the Government of the Philippines to prepare the Risk Resiliency and Sustainability Program and enhance readiness for initiating its implementation. The grant’s activities will support the Government’s key adaptation priorities and means of implementation articulated in the Philippines’ (intended) Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. These include: (1) the rolling-out of science-based climate and disaster risk and vulnerability assessment process as the basis for mainstreaming climate and disaster risks reduction in development plans, programs and projects; (2) the development of climate and disaster-resilient ecosystem(s); (3) the enhancement of climate and disaster-resilience of key sectors; (4) the systematic transition to a climate and disaster-resilient social and economic growth; (5) research and development on climate change,extremes and impacts for improved risk assessment and management; and (6) enhancing the use of the Government’s annual budgeting system for improved climate planning. Key Results The proposed PDO indicators are: An operational framework for a national climate adaptation and resilience investment program to leverage investments in key vulnerable landscapes is developed through consultation. Government institutions are provided with capacity and coordination strengthening for responding to climate risks through risk-informed identification, planning, financing, execution, monitoring and reporting of adaptation and resilience investment.
Investment Description
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Climate Investment Funds of 0.15 Million USD

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World Bank Christophe Crepin Sector Leader +1 (212) 473-9727 ccrepin@worldbank.org Government of Philippines Department of Finance (63 2) 5239223 slaureano@dof.gov.ph Implementing Agencies Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ramon J.P. Paje Secretary (63 2) 9252329 osec@denr.gov.ph ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF WORLD BANK The World Bank Inspection Panel is the independent complaint mechanism and fact-finding body for people who believe they are likely to be, or have been, adversely affected by a World Bank-financed project. If you submit a complaint to the Inspection Panel, they may investigate to assess whether the World Bank is following its own policies and procedures for preventing harm to people or the environment. You can contact the Inspection Panel or submit a complaint by emailing ipanel@worldbank.org. You can learn more about the Inspection Panel and how to file a complaint at: http://ewebapps.worldbank.org/apps/ip/Pages/Home.aspx.

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