The UK and the Philippines have launched a Philippines Country Fund under the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions programme (UK PACT) in Manila. The programme provides technical assistance and capacity-building to support partner countries in accelerating their low-carbon transitions.
In its first year, the Philippines‑UK PACT Country Fund has identified the energy sector as a priority, supporting the Philippines’ commitment to reduce and avoid 75% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. It also aligns with the Philippine Energy Plan 2023–2050 renewable energy targets: 35% share in power generation by 2030, 50% by 2040, and renewable energy dominating the generation mix by 2050. The Fund is delivering four strategic interventions:
- Offshore wind pricing and readiness: Updating the offshore wind pricing model to enhance the country’s green energy auction system and assessing offshore wind infrastructure and developer readiness to improve planning and auction evaluation.
- Marine spatial planning: Strengthening multisector planning frameworks for sustainable offshore wind development.
- Power system cost simulation: Developing a tool to enable data-driven, cost-effective energy planning.
- Micro-grid deployment: Accelerating micro-grid projects in unserved and underserved areas to expand energy access and support inclusive economic growth.
