The Philippines lacks comprehensive carbon rights legislation and carbon trading laws, yet carbon projects continue to develop across the country. In response to this regulatory gap and aligned with international climate commitments, Philippine regulators have recently issued new regulations establishing frameworks for carbon project implementation in the forestry and energy sectors.

The Philippines faces a two-pronged conundrum on both environmental and industrial fronts. According to the International Labor Organization, the country is one of the most vulnerable to climate risks...

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