Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol
Senate Resolution No. 117-16, adopted on February 1, 2016, expresses the Philippine Senate's concurrence in the acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol, which was adopted in December 2012. This resolution aligns with the Philippines' leadership role in the Climate Vulnerability Forum and supports a global temperature goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius, emphasizing the importance of pre-2020 mitigation actions. The resolution highlights the promotion of human rights in relation to climate change, a significant advocacy for the Philippines and other developing nations. The acceptance was endorsed by multiple government agencies and follows the President's submission for Senate approval, in accordance with constitutional requirements.
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- What is Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol about?
- Senate Resolution No. 117-16, adopted on February 1, 2016, expresses the Philippine Senate's concurrence in the acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol, which was adopted in December 2012. This resolution aligns with the Philippines' leadership role in the Climate Vulnerability Forum and supports a global temperature goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius, emphasizing the importance of pre-2020 mitigation actions. The resolution highlights the promotion of human rights in relation to climate change, a significant advocacy for the Philippines and other developing nations. The acceptance was endorsed by multiple government agencies and follows the President's submission for Senate approval, in accordance with constitutional requirements.
- What type of law is Senate Resolution No. 117-16?
- Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol (Senate Resolution No. 117-16) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol enacted?
- Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol (Senate Resolution No. 117-16) was enacted on Feb 1, 2016.
- What is the citation for Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol?
- Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol, Senate Resolution No. 117-16, Feb 1, 2016 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Senate Resolution No. 117-16
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Senate
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 1, 2016
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 117-16
RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DOHA AMENDMENT TO THE KYOTO PROTOCOL
WHEREAS, the Constitution, Article VII, Section 21 states: "No treaty or international agreement shall be valid and effective unless concurred in by at least two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate";
WHEREAS, the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol was adopted on 08 December 2012 in Doha, Qatar;
WHEREAS, the Philippine acceptance of the Amendment support its advocacy as head of the Climate Vulnerability Forum, a group of 20 countries highly vulnerable to climate change, for a strengthened long term global temperature goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius that can be realized partly through early, pre-2020 mitigation actions as provided in the Amendment;
WHEREAS, pre-2020 mitigation commitments under the Amendment promote human rights in relation to climate change, a long established advocacy of the Philippines and other developing countries at the UN Human Rights Council, and at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC);
WHEREAS, the President of the Philippines accepted the Amendment on 12 November 2015 and has accordingly submitted it to the Senate for concurrence in its acceptance, in accordance with the Constitution;
WHEREAS, in the hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on 26 January 2016, the following government agencies endorsed the concurrence to the acceptance of the Amendment: HEITAD
1. Department of Foreign Affairs
2. Department of Justice
3. Department of Finance
4. Department of Transportation and Communications
5. Climate Change Commission
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Philippines concur, as it hereby concurs, in the acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol.
Adopted,
(SGD.) FRANKLIN M. DRILONPresident of the Senate
This Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 1, 2016.
(SGD.) OSCAR G. YABESSecretary of the Senate
Cite This Law
Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol, Senate Resolution No. 117-16, Feb 1, 2016 (Philippines)
Resolution Concurring in the Acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol, Senate Resolution No. 117-16 (Phil. 2016)
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