International environmental agreements participated by the Philippines show the country`s commitment to preserving the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change. As a country that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, the Philippines recognizes the need to collaborate with other nations in ensuring the sustainability of the planet.
One of the most significant international environmental agreements participated by the Philippines is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The country became a party to the convention in 1994 and has been an active participant in various climate talks and initiatives since then. The UNFCCC aims to prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system by stabilizing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
In 2015, the Philippines also ratified the Paris Agreement under the UNFCCC. This global agreement seeks to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. It also aims to enhance the ability of countries to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions.
Aside from the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, the Philippines is also a party to various international environmental treaties, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The CBD aims to conserve biodiversity, ensure the sustainable use of its components, and promote the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. Meanwhile, UNCLOS provides a legal framework for the conservation and management of ocean resources and the protection of the marine environment.
The Philippines is also a signatory to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The treaty aims to protect the earth`s ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.
Through participation in these international environmental agreements, the Philippines hopes to contribute to the global effort in addressing climate change and environmental degradation while also protecting its own natural resources and ecosystems. The country`s commitment to these agreements indicates its recognition of the need for concerted global action to ensure the sustainability of the planet.
