Nong C. Rangasa

18/07/2026

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/up-lccad-renew-partnership-to-boost-climate-resilience-disaster-risk-reduction-in-ph/

UP Diliman — The University of the Philippines (UP) and Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development, Inc. (LCCAD) today signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and resilience-building across the country. Sig...

16/07/2026

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/up-lccad-forge-partnership-to-strengthen-climate-action-and-sustainable-development-in-lgus/

MANILA — The University of the Philippines (UP) and Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development (LCCAD) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at empowering local government units (LGUs) across the country through science-based climate action planning and sustainable development initi...

16/07/2026

The partnership between the University of the Philippines (UP) and Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development (LCCAD) merges academic research with grassroots implementation. Together, they empower local government units (LGUs) in the country to craft science and evidence-based Local Climate Change Action Plans (LCCAPs) and mobilize crucial climate and disaster finance, accelerate the implementation of creative Industries development, e-commerce growth, bio-circular green and blue economy development anchored on nature-based solutions (NbS), and Sustainable Tourism Investment.

Key strategic benefits include:

Science-to-Policy Translation: UP’s scientific and research capabilities provide LCCAD and LGUs with hyper-specific, risk-based data to ground local policy. This ensures climate and anticipatory actions are rooted in accurate hazard mapping and vulnerability assessments.

Enhanced LGU Capacity Building: The collaboration strengthens the development of practical tools and training modules used to help municipalities execute greenhouse gas inventories, conduct climate expenditure tagging, and access funding like the People's Survival Fund., Green Climate Fund and other bilateral and multilateral institutions.

Targeted Disaster Resilience: By combining UP's academic reach with LCCAD's grassroots networks, they scale support mechanisms for local Climate Smart Hubs, building direct capacity in highly disaster-prone regions across the country.

NONG C.RANGASA
Executive Director, LCCAD

Global Senior Advisor for International and Government Affaits of the United Nations Associations of the Philippines (UNAP) Global

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11/07/2026

Noon sa Batanes ♥️

28/06/2026

Happy Sunday to everyone 💖
Thank you LORD JESUS 🙏

21/06/2026

Kinantahan nina Margaut at Martha Rangasa ang lahat ng Tatay. Happy Father's Day sa lahat 💖👏

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to All Fathers 🎂🍰👏

17/06/2026

The Provincial Government of Isabela Governor called for a Joint Meeting on the Creative Industries, Innovation and Sustainability Policy International Institute (CRIISPII) at the Amphitheater Hall of Isabela this morning Wednesday 17 June 2026.

The integration of creative industries development ((CID) with sustainability policies yields profound economic benefits. It diversifies revenue, secures supply chains, and accelerates the green transition. By combining digitalization /e-commerce and the Bio-Circular-Green and Blue Economy (BCGBE), policymakers and institutions generate regenerative, high-value models that drive robust local wealth.

Core Economic & Policy Advantages

Economic Multiplier
Effect: In developed sectors, creative industries typically generate $2.5 of economic wealth for every $1 spent.

Knowledge & Service Shift:
Moving from environmentally intensive industrial activities to knowledge- and services-based creative economies significantly reduces carbon footprints while boosting profitability.

Bio-Circular-Green/Blue (BCGBE) Integration: Policies rooted in the BCGBE model utilize local biological resources, marine/ocean assets, and circular design to stimulate innovation in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and eco-friendly manufacturing.

Digitalization for Scale:
Digital infrastructure allows creative professionals—such as local artists, digital interactive media creators, and craftspeople—to distribute their products globally and improve supply chain provenance without relying heavily on traditional intermediaries.

The Role of Local Government and Institutional Frameworks

Institutions and policies, such as the Creative Industries, Innovation and Sustainability Policy International Institute (CRIISPII) in the Philippines, bridge government, academia, and local stakeholders to turn climate-vulnerable communities into hubs for green innovation.

Policy Harmonization: Aligning with regional frameworks (like the APEC Bio-Circular-Green Economy) and the United Nations' sustainability targets helps regions secure resilience and climate-smart growth.

Resource and Impact Measurement: Effective policies focus on data acquisition and measurement to track socio-economic impact, ensuring local creative ventures benefit population well-being, environmental preservation, and social equity.

Global Creative Economy: Organizations studying the Creative Economy for Sustainable Asia emphasize that integrating cultural preservation with social and economic development creates highly resilient economies.