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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07MANILA3847 2007-12-05 08:27 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Manila
VZCZCXRO3912
OO RUEHCHI RUEHFK RUEHHM RUEHKSO RUEHNAG RUEHPB
DE RUEHML #3847/01 3390827
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 050827Z DEC 07
FM AMEMBASSY MANILA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 9094
INFO RUEHZU/ASIAN PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION IMMEDIATE
RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK IMMEDIATE 0243
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MANILA 003847 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ECON SENV ENRG KGHG RP
SUBJECT: Engaging The Philippines On Climate Change In The Run-Up To 
Bali, and Beyond 
 
REF: State 00159374 
 
1.  Summary:  Ambassador and country team have conveyed, publicly 
and privately, U.S. positions on climate change and the importance 
of the Bali meetings with senior officials and key audiences. 
Longstanding USG environmental programs and public diplomacy in 
support of the environment provide a ready platform for climate 
change messages.  Philippine government officials are generally 
receptive to the U.S. message, have established a presidential task 
force and action plan, and could serve as useful partners for the 
U.S. Delegation in Bali. End Summary. 
 
Climate Change in The Philippines 
 
2.  The Philippine Government stance on climate changes has 
generally followed that of the U.S.  Recently, the climate change 
debate has heated up in the Philippines with release of the UN's 
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate 2007 Report. 
 
3.  The recently re-invigorated Presidential Task Force on Climate 
Change has the lead on the issue in the Philippines.  The Task 
Force, commissioned to "address and mitigate the impact of climate 
change in the country" is chaired by Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes 
and includes the secretaries of environment and natural resources; 
science and technology; agriculture; defense; interior and local 
government; and education, as well as the chair of the Commission on 
Higher Education and two representatives of the private sector and 
civil society. 
 
4.  In October, the Philippines held a National Conference on 
Climate Change Adaptation.  There, the Task Force launched the 
Philippine Climate Change Response Action Plan, which outlines 
various strategies on climate change and the role the Philippines 
will play to address climate change.  The plan focuses on both 
mitigation (avoiding emissions) and adaptation (preparing for the 
effects of climate change). 
 
5.  The Philippine Government delegation to Bali will be headed by 
Environment Secretary Lito Atienza.  Other senior officials include 
Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes, who will attend as Chairman of the 
Task Force, and Agriculture Secretary Art Yap. 
 
Engagement with Government and NGOs 
 
6.  The Ambassador conveyed U.S positions on climate change and the 
Bali meetings with Task Force Chair Reyes.  Reyes was receptive to 
U.S. views on climate change and agreed on the importance of the 
Bali meeting.  He said he looked forward to working with the U.S. 
Delegation in Bali. 
 
7.  The Philippine Secretaries of Environment and Agriculture are 
currently out of the country.  The Ambassador will reach out to them 
when they return to Manila and before they leave for Bali on 
December 10.  Econoffs and USAID have also discussed the upcoming 
Bali meetings with decision-makers in various Philippine agencies 
and leaders of civil society organizations to discuss the role and 
positions the U.S. will take in Bali and the U.S. government's 
long-term commitment to tackle this serious challenge.  Their 
response was overwhelmingly positive. 
 
USG Environmental Programs as Platforms for Public Messages 
 
8.  The USG enjoys a close working relationship with government, 
private sector and civil society in the energy and environment 
sectors.  USAID's development assistance program has long supported 
Philippine government efforts on climate-linked issues, such as 
promoting renewable energy and cleaner fuels and forest management. 
These relationships, particularly those with the energy and 
environment departments, provide the USG with an open, effective, 
and continuous channel for discussing and shaping climate change 
thinking in the Philippines. 
 
9.  Given this relationship, from the Chief of Mission to technical 
staff level, Post routinely uses events, conferences, and informal 
dialogue to communicate climate change messages and help identify 
appropriate solutions for the country.  The Ambassador has taken 
advantage of recent opportunities in print, television, and radio 
throughout the Philippines to voice U.S. concern and educate the 
Philippine public about U.S. actions to mitigate climate change. 
Last May, Ambassador Kenney delivered numerous climate-friendly 
messages on the occasion of Earth Day.  Last month, in Zamboanga, 
Mindanao, Ambassador Kenney responded to climate change questions 
from the press.  This week, the Ambassador travels to Banaue in 
Northern Luzon and will use the opportunity to increase press 
coverage of the Bali meeting and the U.S. position. 
 
10.  In October, Embassy Officers participated in the National 
Conference on Climate Change Adaptation, engaging dozens of 
stakeholders on climate change issues.  On November 27, USAID and 
the Department of Energy held an Annual Program Review, during which 
continued assistance on climate change-related issues was discussed. 
 
MANILA 00003847  002 OF 002 
 
 
 Through USAID, Post will continue to be involved in addressing 
climate change-linked issues, including further development and 
implementation of the Philippine Climate Change Response Action 
Plan. 
 
11.  Comment:  We find the Philippine government and population to 
be broadly in agreement with the U.S. view on climate change. 
Though the Philippines is not a key player on this issue, given the 
harmony of viewpoint, together with a longstanding history of 
development assistance to the country on climate change, the U.S. 
Delegation may find it worthwhile to reach out to its Philippine 
counterparts as a friendly partner in Bali. 
 
Kenney