Manila, Oct. 13 -- The Philippine government and United Nations (UN) officials on Friday called for stronger regional cooperation, increased climate financing and faster implementation of renewable energy projects to strengthen energy security and combat climate change across Asia.

Speaking at the inaugural Accelerating Clean Transitions in Asia (Asia ACT) Forum, Office of the Executive Secretary Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Maria Lualhati Dorotan Tiuseco said governments must translate climate commitments into concrete projects that deliver tangible benefits to communities.

"What we need now is clear execution and delivery of our promises into real progress and sustainability that they can feel," Tiuseco said.

She said the admin...