Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department

CONTACT INFORMATION

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department

CCESD
6th Floor, Civic Center D (BRO bldg.), Quezon City Hall Compound
8988-4242 locals 8348 / 8349 / 8359 / 8360
ClimateChange@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com
Official Facebook Page of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m.

ABOUT US

Description

The Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department is tasked to develop and implement policies, programs, projects, systems, and strategies on climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as environmental sustainability while ensuring efficient and sustainable resource allocation through advocacy-driven campaigns, environment-friendly technological advances, environmental education, and community engagement.

Mission

To reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to the projected business as usual scenario and commit to pursue net-zero emissions by 2050. In adaptation target, to increase the adaptive capacity of communities and the resilience of natural ecosystems against the impacts of cyclones and floods, droughts, and heat.

Vision

To be the leading City in advancing inclusive, ambitious, and evidence-based climate actions in the Philippines, building resilience and advancing green economic development while providing a livable and quality community for all.

Legal Basis

City Ordinance No. SP-3009, S-2020, An Ordinance Creating the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department, Defining Its Powers and Functions and Appropriating Funds Therefor, and For Other Purposes

Services

General Inquiries, Requests for Meetings and Orientations, and Other Communications

Receive and respond to inquiries, requests, and other communications made by QCitizens

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Programs

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

C40 Good Food Declaration and the Quezon City Healthy Public Food Procurement Project

In partnership with ImagineLaw, the Quezon City Healthy Food Procurement Project was formalized to establish a nutrition criteria policy that encourages healthy diet and/or limits/prohibits food that contributes to unhealthy meals.

Through this initiative, a policy on Healthy Public Food Procurement will be institutionalized for all food-related procurement to be done by city departments/offices and barangays.

Global Lead City Network on Sustainable Procurement

Quezon City is a member of the Global Lead City Network (GLCN) on Sustainable Procurement, a group of 15 cities committed to advancing sustainable consumption and production. The City is regularly reporting its Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) initiatives on the GLCN website.

Urban Farming and the Food Security Task Force

With the pandemic further highlighting the importance of food security, especially in cities, the CCESD partnered with the Office of the Mayor through the Joy of Urban Farming (JOUF) Project to assist and support the enhancement of the urban farming initiatives of the city government.

This is also aligned with CCESD’s role as part of the Food Security Task Force, wherein food waste management will be implemented to process and convert wastes into compost/soil enhancers.

Responsible Water Use Campaign and WASH Project

As early as October 2019, the city government has launched its Responsible Water Use Campaign which aims to involve all stakeholders to practice water conservation measures.

Quezon City also partnered with water concessionaires for the installation of Hand Wash Facilities in several strategic points in Quezon City as part of the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Program. This project aims to ensure that people have access to clean water, especially in this time of the pandemic.

Biodiversity Management

As part of the implementation of the city’s Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP), the CCESD is now developing the Quezon City Biodiversity Strategic and Action Plan for the improvement and management of the city’s biodiversity.

Quezon City Qualitative Climate Risk Assessment

Under the C40 Climate Action Planning (CAP) Programme, the Qualitative Climate Risk Assessment (QCRA) was undertaken to better understand current and future climate risks for Quezon City covering three effects of climate change namely, heat, typhoons and flooding, and drought.

Trash to Cashback

The Trash to Cashback program was implemented to promote waste segregation and recover recyclable materials such as plastics, paper, cartons, metals, etc. It allows participants to trade and convert said recyclables into Environmental Points or EP which can be used to purchase goods and services from bXTRA merchant members through the bXTRA Customer Loyalty Platform and to pay for utility bills through the Bayad application.

The following is the step-by-step information on how to enter the program:

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Plastic Bag Ban and Single-Use Plastics/Disposable Materials Ordinances

The Quezon City Government is implementing two landmark ordinances on plastics enacted by the City Council, namely: SP-2868, S-2019, and SP-2876, S-2019 which are the Plastic Bag Ban and Single-Use Plastics/Disposable Materials Ordinance, respectively. The two ordinances were enacted to change consumer behavior and dependence on plastics as well as to change the throw-away attitude and instead employ sustainable and environment-friendly practices.

On March 1, 2021, the Quezon City Government resumed the implementation of the Plastic Bag Ban while the Single-Use Plastics/Disposable Materials Ban Ordinance is scheduled to be implemented on July 1, 2021.

Complementary Programs to the Plastic Ordinances

As part of the City’s promotion of sustainable practices, food establishments, and food delivery services are encouraged to implement the By Request Protocol. With this protocol, customers are asked if Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) should be included in their take-out or delivery order.

In order to promote a sustainable lifestyle, the city government is also distributing reusable eco bags, bayongs and dining wares to discourage reliance on single-use plastics and disposable materials.

Our City 2030: Youth Vision and Solutions Project

The “Our City 2030: Youth Visions and Solutions” is a three-year project in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature- Philippines (WWF) and Plan International. It aims to use the power of the youth in contributing to cities becoming climate-smart, resilient and sustainable.

CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan

Quezon City’s Enhanced LCCAP is inclusive, ambitious, and evidence-based that sets the City’s climate action roadmap up to 2050 for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increased climate resilience. The City committed to reducing its GHG emissions by 30% in 2030 under a Business-as-Usual Scenario and will continue to pursue carbon neutrality until 2050.

City-to-City Collaboration between Osaka City and Quezon City

Quezon City and Osaka City, Japan committed to a city-to-city collaboration focusing on low-carbon development in connection with the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).

In the past 3-years, feasibility studies on potential low carbon projects such as the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy were conducted that can significantly help in the city’s climate change mitigation efforts.

Solar Energy Project in Fifty (50) Public Schools

With Quezon City transitioning towards a low carbon and sustainable city, the city government intends to maximize the utilization of solar energy systems in city-owned buildings and facilities. With more than 140 public schools across the city, solarization of these schools offers enormous potential in terms of reducing electricity consumption, cost, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Building Code Amendment

The Quezon City Government is amending the city’s Green Building Code to raise minimum energy efficiency requirements for new buildings and increase the rate of compliance towards a robust Building Energy Code. This initiative is being conducted with the collaboration of the Quezon City Green Building Code Technical Working Group (TWG) and the C40 Cities through their Adviser for New Building Efficiency and Building Energy Efficiency Data Specialist.

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Quezon City is regularly reporting its environmental and climate data in the unified reporting platform, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), to capture the impact of the City’s collective actions through standardized measurement of emissions, climate risks, and mitigation efforts.

ESCAP-UNEP SDG7 Localization Project

The EPWMD is currently working with the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific – United Nations Environment Programme (ESCAP – UNEP) on an inter-Departmental review of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 Localization Snapshot Report. This is part of accelerating local sustainable energy policies and projects as well as the establishment of effective dialogues among the national and local levels of governance.

One Planet City Challenge

The OPCC is an initiative of the World Wide Fund for Nature to recognize leading cities on climate action and Quezon City is continuously participating in this challenge by reporting climate change data, information and initiatives.

In 2020, Quezon City received a plaque of recognition as one of the participants in 2020 One Planet City Challenge and was cited as among 13 cities in the Philippines with best practices in climate mitigation.

Quezon City Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program

The EPWMD and the City Planning and Development Department have been tasked to monitor the compliance of the city government with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (RA 11285). In 2020, the city submitted its Local Energy and Conservation Plan (LEECP) to the Department of Energy (DOE) signed by the Honorable Mayor.

The LEECP aims to implement energy efficiency and conservation initiatives at the local level as well as accelerate and align energy efficiency and conservation into the green building code and other low-carbon developments in Quezon City.

C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration

Quezon City is in the process of formulating its Air Quality Management Plan with assistance from C40 Cities and Clean Air Asia through the C40 Air Quality Technical Assistance Programme (C40 AQ TAP). Small-to-medium-cost air quality sensors will be installed in strategic locations to establish baseline air pollution characteristics and a roadmap will be produced as well for the development of an air quality monitoring network.

Clean Air for a Sustainable Future: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Mitigate Emissions of Black Carbon in Metro Manila, Philippines (TAME-BC)

Quezon City established a Cooperation Agreement with various international non-governmental organizations, national government agencies, and the academe under the “Clean Air for a Sustainable Future: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Mitigate Emissions of Black Carbon in Metro Manila, Philippines (TAME-BC) as a step to define and assess the extent of black carbon pollutants in Quezon City.

Breathelife Campaign

The Quezon City Government joined the Breathelife Campaign, a global movement that addresses air pollution to protect our health and the planet. The campaign is led by the World Health Organization (WHO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).

Adopt an Estero Water Bodies Program – San Juan River Rehabilitation

On 29 September 2020, the Quezon City Government entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with national government agencies, the cities of San Juan and Mandaluyong, and Manila Water Company, Inc. for the Adopt and Estero Water Bodies Program.

Guides

General Inquiries, Request for Meetings and Orientations, and other Communications

For Physical Receiving at the Office

Steps:

Log in at the Receiving Area for contact details and be checked for temperature.
File requests at the Receiving Desk of the Department

For Requests/Communications Sent through E-mail:

Steps:

Send letter/communication through the Department’s e-mail address: ClimateChange@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com

Creating a Trash to Cashback Account

Steps (Online):

Visit www.bxtra.com.ph and click on Sign Up.
Select ‘Register with your Email’ or ‘Register Bxtra Card’ if you already have a card.
Fill out the necessary information.
Click ‘Register’ to finish the registration process.

Steps (Physical):

Visit any of the Trash to Cashback Booths in the City.
Fill out the Registration Form for Trash to Cashback.
Receive your Bxtra Card from the personnel stationed at the booth.
Wait for a confirmation message in your e-mail.

Guide to Trash to Cashback

Steps:

Create your Trash to Cashback account by visiting www.bxtra.com.ph or visiting a nearby Trash to Cashback Booth.
Bring your segregated recyclable materials and single-use plastics at the nearest Trash to Cashback Booth.
The items will be verified and weighed by booth personnel.
After verification and weighing, you will be informed of the total Environmental Points earned from your transaction.
The Environmental Points will be transferred to your bXTRA account.

How to Redeem Environmental Points from Trash to Cashback

Redemption through purchase of grocery items from the Trash to Cashback Mart

Steps:

Go to www.bxtraoutlet.delivery/vendor/ttcb-mart/.
Add your selected grocery items to your cart.
On the checkout page, select ‘Environmental Points’ as the payment method.
Wait for your grocery items to be delivered.

Redemption through online orders via Bxtra Delivery

Steps:

Go to www.bxtraoutlet.delivery
Scroll down to ‘Nearest Stores’ and select ‘Quezon City’ to see the nearby stores that accept Environmental Points as payment.
Add your selected items to your cart.
On the checkout page, select ‘Environmental Points’ as the payment method.
Wait for your order to be delivered.

Redemption through Bills Payment:

Steps:

Download the ‘Bayad’ application in your mobile device.
Visit any of the following Bayad Centers:
1. Ever Commonwealth Branch
  1. Upper Ground Floor, Ever Gotesco Center, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City
2. Sauyo Branch
  1. 591 Quirino Hi-way, Novaliches, Quezon City
3. Gulod Branch
  1. 894 Quirino Hi-way, Novaliches, Quezon City
Request for your Environmental Points to be converted into Bayad credit. The minimum amount of points required is 200 EP.
Once the EP is converted into Bayad credit, you may proceed to pay for your utility bills through the Bayad application.

Department Directory

Ms. Andrea Valentine A. Villaroman
City Government Department Head III
8988-4242 Local 8349
Andrea.Villaroman@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com

Mr. Vincent Ferdinand Paul G. Vinarao
City Government Assistant Department Head III
8988-4242 Local 8349
Vincent.Vinarao@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com

Division	Officers Name	Office Address	Contact Information
Administrative Division	Atty. David John S. Vergara Acting Chief	6th Floor, Civic Center D (BRO bldg.), Quezon City Hall Compound	8988-4242 Local 8348 admin.climatechange@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com
Climate Change Mitigation Division	Ms. Vanessa Claire B. Vinarao Acting Chief	6th Floor, Civic Center D (BRO bldg.), Quezon City Hall Compound	8988-4242 Local 8359 mitigation.climatechange@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com
Climate Change Adaptation Division	Mr. Francis Ian L. Agatep Acting Chief	6th Floor, Civic Center D (BRO bldg.), Quezon City Hall Compound	8988-4242 Local 8360 adaptation.climatechange@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com
Climate Change and Environmental Education Division	Ms. Kristine Lea S. Gaon Chief	6th Floor, Civic Center D (BRO bldg.), Quezon City Hall Compound	8988-4242 Local 8360 education.climatechange@qcwebsite.sparksoft-demo.com

Spotlight

Training on Healthy Meal Preparation for Food Suppliers in line with Executive Order No. 16, S-2021 Establishing the Quezon City Healthy Food Procurement Policy (June 10, 2021)