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b. Amend Climate Change Act, Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Act, and Other Related Regulations to Create a
Singular Climate Code
In order for the Government to have a unified, holistic, and complete approach
to tackling climate change, the Commission recommends that the Philippine
Climate Change Act, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, and
all other related regulations the be merged into one complete instrument
with the following additions:
1. A legally binding GHG emissions reduction target with
reference to the NDCs;
2. A five-year carbon budget or statutory cap on GHG
emissions to meet reductions target;
3. Incentive mechanisms to achieve reductions target
including tax breaks and subsidies for transitioning to a
zero-carbon economy;
4. Fossil fuel exploration and coal plant moratorium;
5. Carbon footprint due diligence and reporting requirements
for all public and private enterprises;
6. Annual government review of emission reductions and
energy supply decarbonization commitment compliance;
7. Strengthening of disaster risk and climate change mitigation
efforts (as opposed to the current emphasis on post-disaster
relief and short-term preparedness);
8. Provisions on post-disaster support for economic recovery;
9. Redress mechanisms for victims of climate impacts
including compensation for all forms of harm including
human rights harm;
10. Mandate corporate contribution to a climate fund which
shall be apportioned equally to mitigation, adaptation,
post-disaster recovery, and victim compensation;
11. Provide a percentage tax on carbon fuel profits after
company taxes to fund climate education;
12. Penal provision for non-compliance with any provisions of
the Code.
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