In response to the effects of climate change in the agriculture sector, the DA-PRDP Regional Project Coordination Office Calabarzon trained provincial local government units on incorporating climate change factors in their provincial commodity investment plans (PCIPs).

The PCIP is a document that contains an LGU’s priority areas for investment based on the issues and needs identified in the value chain analyses of certain commodities. Through the added components, LGUs can develop adaptation measures in mitigating and adjusting to climate change, conflict, and other risks that may affect local commodity value chains.

Participants were capacitated in identifying priority investment areas through risk profiling and in recommending risk management measures in the PCIPs. New planning and investment tools were also introduced such as the multi-factor risk assessment, integrated spatial planning framework, and the social and environmental safeguards early screening.

Each PLGU committed to apply the enhancements in their PCIPs specifically in the following commodities: coffee (Cavite and Quezon), cacao (Laguna), and pineapple (Batangas and Rizal). Their updated PCIPs are expected to be finalized within the year.

“By integrating climate resilience into our PCIPs, we can build a foundation for long-term prosperity, safeguarding both our natural environment and the livelihoods of those who call our provinces home,” shared DA-PRDP Project Support Office South Luzon I-PLAN Component Head Jo Libarnes. #

DA-PRDP 4A Planning Officer MJ Rayosa assisted the Quezon PLGU in filling up the risk profile of their priority commodities per municipality. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)

Representatives of the Batangas PLGU arranged the steps in developing a PCIP in the workshop proper. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)

Mr. Leoncio Orca of the Rizal Provincial Veterinary Office consulted DA-PRDP PSO Planning Officer Alene Gregorio on their ongoing PCIP matrix development. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)

Cavite PLGU representatives from the Provincial Agriculture Office and the Provincial Veterinary Office collaborated in filling up their respective PCIP matrix during the workshop. (Photo by
Von Samuel Panghulan)

DA-PRDP PSO South Luzon I-PLAN Component Head Jo Libarnes expressed her hope that the improved PCIP will further lead the provinces to long-term and sustainable development in their local agriculture and fisheries sector. (Photo by Von Samuel Panghulan)