V Local Complementation: Climate Investment Programming The Intergovernm ental Panel on Clim ate Change (IPCC) has recognized the crucial role local governm ents will play in scaling up the adaptation of com m unities to clim ate change. Recognizing the importance of stimulating local action, the Philippines’ Climate Change Act specifically identifies local government units (LGUs) as the frontline agencies in the formulation, planning, and implementation of climate change action in their respective areas. It requires all LGUs to prepare a Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) that is integrated with their local development plans and consistent with the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change (NFSCC) and the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP).   30