Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 1160)
Proclamation No. 1160 declares November 25 of every year as the National Day for Youth in Climate Action in the Philippines.
Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Constitution recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building, and Section 16, Article II mandates the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology.
The NYC is tasked to determine the theme and identify the programs, projects, and activities for the yearly observance and celebration of the National Day for Youth in Climate Action.
Republic Act No. 8044, the Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995, created the National Youth Commission to lead in youth promotion and development programs, encouraging youth participation in projects including those related to climate action.
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) serves as the sole policy-making body that coordinates, monitors, and evaluates government programs and action plans related to climate change.
Republic Act No. 9729 or the Climate Change Act of 2009 mainstreamed climate risk reduction into government policy formulations.
The report indicated that the Philippines ranked second among countries with the highest degree of risk and vulnerability to natural disasters, highlighting the importance of climate action.
The #NowPH (Not on our Watch) campaign was launched as a comprehensive advocacy on climate action aimed at empowering the youth and raising public awareness on climate change.
They are encouraged to collaborate and cooperate with the NYC in advocating and implementing programs and activities pursuant to the proclamation, while national government agencies are directed to do so.