Quezon City has been recognized by the global non-profit organization CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) as one of the 119 leading cities in the world that serve as trailblazers in developing effective climate action despite global economic challenges.
From over 900 cities assessed by CDP, Quezon City has emerged as one of the A List cities based on environmental data disclosed to CDP-International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).
“We are truly honored to be part of the A-List cities of CDP. The city’s climate initiatives are all anchored in our Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan that is made possible with the help of C40 Cities and other stakeholders to ensure that it is inclusive and responsive to the needs of our citizens,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
“There are many vulnerable people in our city and it is imperative that we bring the people with us as we gear towards a livable, green, sustainable and climate-resilient future,” she added.
Quezon City has a city-wide emissions inventory. It has likewise published a climate action plan and completed a climate risk and vulnerability assessment with an adaptation goal tackling climate hazards.
In November, Belmonte was also hailed as a “Champion of the Earth for Policy Leadership,” becoming the first Filipino elected official to receive one of the United Nations’ highest environmental honors.
In 2019, the Quezon City Council passed City Resolution No. SP-7999 which declared a climate emergency and provided vital supporting legislation to allocate resources for climate action.
With this, the city was able to allocate up to 13 percent of its annual budget to climate change mitigation and adaptation programs and projects.