Race to Zero in the Philippines Summit

Convened by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the summit brought together business, government, and civil society leaders to accelerate the Philippines’ transition to net zero.

Event Highlights

• Policy Commitment: DA’s Dr. Gina Nilo affirmed agriculture’s shift toward resilient, low-carbon food systems.
• Private-Sector Leadership: ECCP President Paulo Duarte pledged continued EU–Philippines industry collaboration on net zero.
• Global Perspective: Race to Zero Campaign Director Ramiro Fernandez emphasized the goal of halving emissions by 2030 and the Philippines’ potential to lead in Asia-Pacific.
• Expert Briefings: Jane Eisenhardt, joining live from New York, outlined the global roadmap to 2030; Kristina Rodriguez detailed the financial pathway for the Mangrove Breakthrough; Harald Friedl, joining live from Europe, explored circular economy strategies; and Mohamed Momtaz Hegazy, joining live from Cairo, discussed the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
• Interactive Workshop: Delegates applied the campaign’s five pillars—Pledge, Plan, Proceed, Publish, Persuade—with outputs feeding into the Philippines’ COP29 planning report.
• Partner Recognition & Pledge Wall: Participants shared commitments and celebrated sector breakthroughs.

The summit highlighted a shared commitment to credible, science-based climate action through policy, industry collaboration, and practical implementation.