Manila, April 27 -- The Philippines will place strong emphasis on translating climate commitments into concrete, locally implemented actions as the country hosts ASEAN Climate Week (ACW) 2026 from April 27 to May 1.

During the launch of ASEAN Climate Week in Taguig City on Monday, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna stressed the need to move from planning to execution across Southeast Asia to address climate change.

He said ASEAN is now entering a critical phase where climate strategies must be implemented at the community level rather than remain within policy frameworks.

"We convene at a critical moment. ASEAN member states have raised ambition through updated NDCs (Nationally Determined ...