Climate Change Commission Secretary Robert E.A. Borje delivers the keynote address at the recent State of Climate Change 2025 Forum, emphasizing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the integral role of businesses in driving climate resilience.

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) joined key stakeholders at the State of Climate Change 2025 Forum, organized by the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) in partnership with the New Zealand Embassy. Held at Makati Diamond Residences, the forum provided a crucial avenue for the CCC to rally the private sector toward proactive climate action.

This year’s forum, themed “Advancing Private Sector Engagement and the National Adaptation Plan,” focused on strengthening partnerships between the private sector, government, and civil society to build climate resilience in the Philippines.

In his keynote address, Secretary Robert E.A. Borje, CCC vice chairperson and executive director, highlighted the pivotal role of the private sector in advancing climate resilience. Noting that the private sector contributes 93 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, he emphasized its capacity to drive innovation and mobilize investments.

“The private sector holds the power to drive innovation, unlock investments, and create scalable solutions for a climate-resilient future,” Borje said. “By aligning private sector innovation with national strategies, we can accelerate climate action and build a climate-secure future where businesses and communities thrive together.”