In 2025, the so-called “climate budget” of the Philippine government surpassed PHP1 trillion for the first time in Philippine history, more than twice the allotted budget during the preceding year. This was as determined using the Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (CCET) system. However, investigations into corruption in flood control projects, which is one of the most funded ‘climate-aligned’ activities under the national budget in recent years, has not only raised grave concerns on transparency and accountability in Philippine governance, but also the quality of the CCET.
This paper examines the alignment of the national climate budget in the Philippines with intended objectives under existing national climate plans. This is in the context of enhancing transparency and accountability within national climate governance to address greenwashing and corruption, especially amidst the flood control controversies. It specifically aims to achieve the following:
- Assess the alignment between the annual GAAs or national climate expenditures, and their alignment with the priority areas under the NCCAP and the NDC;
- Develop recommendations for enhancing the CCET, in aid of strengthening monitoring and evaluation of climate projects in the Philippines; and
- Provide other recommendations for increasing transparency and authenticity of climate programs, projects, and activities in the Philippines.
Aksyon Klima Pilipinas 