144 designed, together with measures to improve energy efficiency standards and regulations. e. Transition to Low-Carbon Transportation Systems The Commission recommends adopting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Sustainable Transport Initiative “Avoid-Shift-Improve” approach to reduce GHG emissions from the transport sector.612 This includes policies that will discourage unnecessary travel, create more energy efficient routes, modernize railways and the public transport system, and improve vehicle energy efficiency through better inspection and enforcement. The Commission also recommends enacting laws establishing a policy and regulatory framework for electric vehicles (EV), including infrastructure development and fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for EV manufacturers and users. This must be accompanied by the phase-out of internal combustion engines (ICE) within a reasonable time, taking into consideration the human rights of workers that may be affected by the transition. f. Implement ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Plus’ (REDD+) Measures The UNFCC, understanding the critical role of forests in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation, initiated the REDD+ framework to promote the role of conservation, sustainable forest management, and forest carbon stock enhancement. Likewise, the Philippines has a National REDD+ Strategy in place. However, as with many countries, its implementation is hampered by weak governance, lack of financial and technical support, and conflicting interests with local government development plans. The Commission recommends the strict implementation of the Philippine National REDD+ Strategy, at both the national and local levels. Local sources 612 Asian Development Bank, Addressing Climate Change in Transport, available at https://www.adb. org/new/sectors/transport/issues#climate-change.