about how commitments to reduce emissions could stymie the Philippines' economic growth, since it is driven by energy consumption that would produce carbon emissions.Dominguez's leadership of the CCC is indicative of the administration's concern about the economy.
He also does bilateral negotiations with other parties to gain concessions or state the Philippine position. "Secretary Dominguez is well prepared for all these and I expect him to be a heavyweight in Glasgow, restoring Philippine influence in this process as we had in 2015 in Paris, 2009 in Copenhagen, 1997 in Kyoto, and 1995 in Berlin when we were one of the most influential in shaping the agreements reached then," said La Viña.
"His newness can be an advantage as he will have a fresh perspective and will be a new voice," said La Viña. "We have conservation efforts. There also other international modalities and mechanisms for forests and biodiversity, but, we need technology and financing for transition to achieve sustainable energy and transport," Galicha told Rappler.