PHILIPPINES ON MAKING

RENEWABLE ENERGY AS
GLOBAL TRENDS AND
INTERNATIONAL AGENDA

The Economic and Social Council

Delegates: Disya Nabila Iskia, Muhammad Nurholif Amin, Rizal Adjie Pangestu

Thank you Chair,

It is my honor to be able to speak on behalf of the member countries of the Association of

Southeast Nations (ASEAN), namely my country the Philippines. In this case, the application
of renewable energy is still in a process stage for the Philippine government, so it is very
important to use it as a domestic need in a strategy to overcome the impacts of climate
change, as well as the security of energy resources itself.

In strengthening cooperation to promote sustainable development, the Philippine government

and The Global Green Growth Institute has adopted “green business practices” to develop a
competitive and green Micro Small and Medium Enterprises which account for 99% of all
registered enterprises and provide 60% of total employment of the Philippines economy.
Department of Trade and Industry of Philippines under the Shared Service Facility program
has launched a program to adopt green growth performance indicators such as efficient
energy so that Department of Trade and Industry can effectively promote green business
practices nationwide and filled the economic gap left by the oil and gas industry.

In the verge of climate change and sustainable development, the Philippines is one the
countries on track to be a leader in Asia’s shift to clean energy, the pursuit of renewable
energy is essential for energy security. May I remind you that The Philippines has very little
fossil fuel resources, but is blessed with renewable energy sources, including solar, wind,
biomass, ocean, small hydro and geothermal. To be bonded on such treaty to save our planet
was our clear policy and it is our commitment to save our planet with Renewable Energy.
As the ECOSOC has promoted the Renewable Energy as international agenda, the
Philippines agree on the need for a renewed international commitment to sustainable
development in all countries, integrating economic growth, social development and
protection of the environment, on the basis of national action and international cooperation,
with expanded financial and technical assistance for developing countries. At the present
moment, the ECOSOC mechanisms does not need any evaluations but they need
improvements such as:
1. Integrated policies, programmes and partnerships as priorities for national action and
internasional cooperation.
2. Assist countries that have not yet developed policy framework for integrating
economic, social and environmental objectives.
3. ECOSOC should be more beneficial for countries that have developed such
frameworks or strategies with a multi-stake holder approach for its beneficial
updates.
4. Expanding the regional networks of experts for identifying and promoting integrated
and cost-effective approaches to sustainable development based on shared
experiences.

References
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