Reboot Philippines Renewable Energy Transition Institute (RebootPH) launched a new publication assessing how the Philippines' national climate policy frameworks measure up against principles of intergenerational justice, on November 6, 2026, according to a press release from the group datelined Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.
The publication, titled "Our Future Is At Stake: A Stocktake of Philippine Climate Policy Frameworks Through The Lens of Intergenerational Justice," was launched during the "SEAL the Future Visayas: Advancing Intergenerational Climate Justice from Local to National Policy in the Philippines" event, ahead of the 31st Conference of Parties (COP31) on November 9 to 22, 2026.
Three National Frameworks Under the Lens
According to RebootPH, the stocktake examines intergenerational justice principles across three national policy frameworks: the Philippines' Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the Philippine Just Transition Framework, and the Philippine Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) Framework.
The publication evaluates these frameworks using seven focus areas: intergenerational accountability, youth participation, climate literacy, inclusion of vulnerable sectors, climate finance, just transition, and intergenerational justice — each assessed using measurable criteria to determine how the frameworks affect current climate change mitigation measures.
What the Lead Writer Said
Breech Pedrajas, Lead Writer of the stocktake, described intergenerational climate justice as "the application of intergenerational justice to climate change, focusing on how climate-related decisions, policies, and actions distribute risks, accountability, resources, costs, and benefits among present and future generations."
"Our current frameworks recognize intergenerational justice as a concept, but its implementation remains uneven," Pedrajas said.
RebootPH said the new publication extends the concept of intergenerational justice to meaningful policy assessments, allowing parties to fully assess how the frameworks affect current climate change mitigation measures.
Built on 2025 FES-Supported Study
The new publication builds on "SEAL the Future: Intergenerational Justice & Climate Change in the Philippines," a study published in 2025 with the support of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Philippines, according to RebootPH's press release dated November 10, 2026.
RebootPH Urges Youth to Demand Accountability Ahead of COP31
Anthony Jacobs, Programs Director of Reboot Philippines, called on duty-bearers to address gaps in existing frameworks, saying gaps in the frameworks must be addressed as the COP31 climate talks approach.
"The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis. Taking climate action is a moral responsibility across different generations. As we approach the 31st Conference of Parties, we must address the gaps in our frameworks because future generations will inherit the decisions that we create today and significantly impact the future," Jacobs said.
Through the stocktake, Reboot Philippines said it aims to highlight the importance of translating intergenerational justice principles into concrete policy commitments and meaningful action. It urged duty bearers to acknowledge that youth participation must move beyond consultations.
About Reboot Philippines
RebootPH is a registered non-profit organization advocating for the Philippines' just energy transition toward renewable energy, through the lens of climate, gender, and intergenerational justice. The organization's stated aspiration is a society powered by clean, secure, and accessible electricity.
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