Philippines Pushes for Low Carbon Economy Investment Act to Join Regional Carbon Markets
The Philippines aims to pass the Low Carbon Economy Investment Act (LCEIA) to facilitate participation in Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement and access regional carbon markets. The Asean Climate Action Dialogue underscored the necessity for a formal framework to handle international carbon transfers effectively.
Representative Jose Manuel Alba indicated that the LCEIA serves as both a climate policy and an economic strategy, intending to mobilize private capital and provide incentives for decarbonization. Legal clarity around authorization and carbon rights is crucial for unlocking investment opportunities. Stakeholders are urged to collaborate to expedite the LCEIA's passage, as the country risks missing out on emerging carbon corridors without it.
