Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework
Executive Order No. 785, issued on February 26, 2009, mandates the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change (PTFCC) to develop a national climate change framework aimed at integrating and institutionalizing government initiatives. It establishes a Task Group on Information to create a national communication program about climate change and assigns the Presidential Adviser on Climate Change (PACC) to oversee government adaptation and mitigation projects. The order also repeals any conflicting regulations and takes effect immediately. This initiative underscores the Philippines' commitment to addressing climate change through coordinated efforts and information dissemination.
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- What is Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework about?
- Executive Order No. 785, issued on February 26, 2009, mandates the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change (PTFCC) to develop a national climate change framework aimed at integrating and institutionalizing government initiatives. It establishes a Task Group on Information to create a national communication program about climate change and assigns the Presidential Adviser on Climate Change (PACC) to oversee government adaptation and mitigation projects. The order also repeals any conflicting regulations and takes effect immediately. This initiative underscores the Philippines' commitment to addressing climate change through coordinated efforts and information dissemination.
- What type of law is Executive Order No. 785?
- Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework (Executive Order No. 785) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework enacted?
- Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework (Executive Order No. 785) was enacted on Feb 26, 2009.
- What is the citation for Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework?
- Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework, Executive Order No. 785, Feb 26, 2009 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Executive Order No. 785
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Executive Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 26, 2009
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 785
MANDATING THE PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE TO DEVELOP THE NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE FRAMEWORK, DIRECTING THE TASK GROUP ON INFORMATION TO DEVELOP AND COORDINATE A NATIONAL INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM, AND DIRECTING THE PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON CLIMATE CHANGE TO REVIEW GOVERNMENT CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMS AND OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. (EO) 774 reorganized the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change;
WHEREAS, EO 774, Section 19 provides that the Presidential Adviser on Climate Change shall oversee the execution and implementation of said EO.
NOW THEREFORE I, GLORIA M. ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
SECTION 1. Powers and Functions. — The Presidential Task Force on Climate Change (PTFCC) shall:
a. Formulate and develop a national climate change framework that will integrate, consolidate and institutionalize government initiatives to achieve synergy in the implementation of climate change programs and projects;
b. Coordinate and review government and official development assistance programs and projects; CcTHaD
c. Monitor the implementation of climate change projects as identified in Executive Order No. 774 and hereunder;
d. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the President.
SECTION 2. Task Group on Information. — The Task Group on Information shall develop and coordinate a national Information, Education and Communication Program on climate change.
SECTION 3. Presidential Adviser on Climate Change (PACC). — The PACC shall coordinate and review government projects on adaptation and mitigation as identified in EO 774 and herein, as well as official development assistance projects on adaptation and mitigation.
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. — All orders, rules and regulations and issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE, in the City of Manila, this 26th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand Nine. HDcaAI
Cite This Law
Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework, Executive Order No. 785, Feb 26, 2009 (Philippines)
Mandating the Presidential Task Force on Climate Change to Develop the National Climate Change Framework, Executive Order No. 785 (Phil. 2009)
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