Communities for Resilience Convergence Initiative 2 The Philippines is one of countries that is most vulnerable to climate change. Yolanda (Haiyan), 2013 Pablo (Bopha), 2012 Frank (Fengshen), 2008 Reming (Durian), 2008 Legal Mandate Republic Act 9729 Acknowledge that local government units are the frontline agencies in the formulation, planning and Climate Change implementation of Act of 2009 climate change action Climate plans Republic Act 10174 Change Provides funding National Framework support for climate Strategy on CC 2010 change adaptation programs at the local Commission level Peoples Survival Fund 2012 Intermediate Outcomes Successful transition Enhanced adaptive capacity of towards communities, resilience of natural ecosystems, and sustainability of built climate-smart environment to climate change. development. Ultimate Outcomes Ecotown Framework Demonstration Objective: To build adaptive ECOTOWN capacities of communities and ecosystems Ecologically Stable + = Economically Resilient Ecotown Components Objective: Natural Vulnerability Resource To build adaptive Assessment Assessment capacities of communities and ecosystems Ecosystem Financial Services Support Valuation Programs Climate Local Climate Adaptation/M Adaptation Change Action itigation Support Plans (LCCAP) Service Measures Ecotown Batanes Demonstration ObjectivSe: i tes To build adaptive capacities of communities and Upper and Lower Marikina ecosystems Camarines Sur Romblon Eastern Samar Palawan Surigao del Norte Bohol Davao Oriental Ecotown Pilot Demo and Capacity Building Objective: To build adaptive capacities of communities and ecosystems