The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) have formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen the accessibility of climate information through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 04 May 2026.

MANILA, Philippines | 5 May 2026 – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), reinforcing a partnership that strengthens the accessibility of climate information.

Recognizing that the climate crisis is both a scientific and societal challenge, the partnership underscores the need to communicate climate information in ways that are clear, relatable, and grounded in the languages of Filipino communities.

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje highlighted the significance of the joint work between the Commission and KWF, citing that KWF is a critical ally in the fight against the climate crisis.

“Ang KWF ay mahalagang kaagapay ng CCC sa adbokasiya ng aksyong pang-klima at sa pagtugon sa krisis na kaakibat ng nagbabagong klima,” Borje said. “Bagama't unibersal ang datos at siyensya ng pagbabago ng klima, ang pagpapabatid ng mga epekto nito ay dapat na lokal, inklusibo, at higit sa lahat ay naiintindihan ng bawat isang mamamayan mula sa iba’t ibang antas ng lipunan.”

Borje emphasized that the initiative supports the implementation of key national frameworks, including the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) built under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., by strengthening climate literacy and enabling more effective local action.

“Ang ganitong teknikal na dokumento ay nangangailangan ng koordinasyon sa inyong institusyon upang masiguro na napapanatili nito ang linguistic inclusivity. Dito nagtatagpo ang dalawang tungkulin: ang CCC sa pagbibigay-linaw sa panganib at direksyon ng patakaran, at ang KWF sa pagtiyak na ito ay nauunawaan at nagiging bahagi ng buhay ng bawat Pilipino,” he added.

Affirming this, KWF Chairperson Atty. Marites A. Barrios-Taran highlighted the critical role of language in nation-building and climate action.

“Ang ating wika ay dapat na nagsisilbi sa tao. Ang Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino ay itinatag hindi lamang upang maging bantay ng balarila o tagasuri ng mga salita; ang ating serbisyo ay kailangang nakararating sa mga mamamayan,” Atty. Barrios-Taran expressed.

The partnership also sets the stage for sustained collaboration between the two agencies, including the joint development of communication materials, conduct of capacity-building activities, and co-creation of campaigns that utilize the best available scientific data using national and regional languages.

The partnership reflects a whole-of-government approach to climate action, integrating scientific knowledge with cultural and linguistic inclusivity to build a more climate-resilient Philippines.

The CCC remains steadfast in engaging with various sectors to advance climate action domestically and globally, reaffirming its commitment to building a climate-resilient and sustainable Philippines.

For more information on the CCC’s climate mainstreaming activities, visit www.climate.gov.ph and www.facebook.com/CCCPhl.