1. Setting up the Domestic MRV System of the Philippines: “National Integrated Climate Change Database Information and Exchange System (NICCDIES)”
Ms Sandee G. Recabar
Climate Change Office
Climate Change Commission
Telefax: (+632) or
Website:
LECB Global Meeting and MRV Training Workshop
October 14-16, 2014

2. What is the NICCDIES?
It is a database – an organized collection of climate change data mainly focused on
GHG inventory
Mitigation actions
Climate finance (MRV of support)
It is a source of information – data that has been processed in such a way as to be meaningful to the user

3. What is the NICCDIES?
It is an exchange system – sharing of data and information
It is integrated– accessible by collecting and gathering the data and information at a “single location”
It is “national in scope”

4. Why is it Important to establish the NICCDIES?
Needed in the establishment and/or Institutionalization of the National GHG System
Integrated collection, calculation and archiving system
Needed in the formulation of Mitigation Actions
Derived from plans, programs, projects and policies
To ensure that Mitigation Actions are coherent and that there would be no overlapping/duplication of efforts
Needed in monitoring of climate finance
Needed in the development of an MRV System for effective coordination mechanisms and synergistic approaches

5. The Database Keepers – Proposed Role
Define the scope of the CC-related databases and information that will be covered by the consolidation and information exchange and services;
Formulate specific guidelines for the consolidation and integration existing databases and information;
Review and recommend on the design and implementation plan for the establishment of the NICCDIES;
Formulate the specific guidelines for the information exchange and services for the NICCDIES;
Recommend policies and specific security requirements on the access and proper use of the data and information

6. The Database Keepers – Proposed Role
Recommend tools, techniques and services adequate to meet information needs and demands of users/clienteles;
Review and recommend on the design and implementation plan for the establishment of an integrated info exchange and service system that will utilize the DBMS;
Recommend strategies and activities that will improve, expand and sustain the operation of the system;
Recommend and implement a program that will strengthen the capability of the CC Database Keepers; and
Resolve any issues concerning the establishment and operation of the system.
Each institution-member shall be a party to a MOU/MOA for a mutual commitment and joint collaboration for the establishment of the NICCDIES.

7. INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE GHG INVENTORY SYSTEM IN THE NICCDIES
Consolidated
GHG Database
NGHG Inventory
Guide to Mitigation Actions
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NAMAs
INDCs (?)

8. PROPOSED MRV SYSTEM – CLIMATE FINANCE

9. Activities for the MRV System Set Up
Activity
Sector
Lead Agency
Funding Source
MRV for REDD+
Forestry
Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
BMU through GIZ (REDD+)
UN REDD
EC LEDS through B+WISER (USAID)
Government Funds
Integration of GHG Data in existing reporting systems
Industry – integrate GHG data to SMR (EMB)
Agriculture – ALU software
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) with
Climate Change Commission (CCC)
Phil. Statistics Authority (Agri Stats)
LECB (EC, Germany and Australia through UNDP)
Government funds
LECB and SEA GHG (UNFCCC and US Government)
Framework for the MRV System
Multi-sectoral
CCC
LECB Government Funds (CCC, etc)
Capacity Building – MRV architecture and systems
Information Matters (BMU thru GIZ)
LECB
EC-LEDS, LEAD (USAID)
Budget tagging of Government expenditure for CC
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) with CCC
Government Funds (CCC and DBM)
CPEIR (World Bank)
M&E of NCCAP
BMU through GIZ (Support to CCC - RBMES)
Hardware and software for the MRV System
EC LEDS (USAID)

10. Status Developed the framework for the NICCDIES
Defined the roles of Database Keepers (DBKs) and the Database Keepers Committee (DBKC)
Conducted an initial survey on the type of CCM-related data and information that agencies keep or maintain
Under the Information Matters Project conducted 2 workshops
MRV 101
Climate Data Management for the NICCDIES
Conducted two (2) Focus Group Discussions/workshops with technical and IT experts from AWIT-FE sectors
NICCDIES framework, DBKs and DBKC
Database-readiness of DBKs
DBMS 101
Coordination meetings with Development partners (LECB, EC LEDS and Information Matters) and stakeholders

11. WAY FORWARD Development of the guidance document and manual
Inter-agency meetings
Finalization of the Executive Order for the National GHG Inventory
Coordination with different development partners
Finalization of the NICCDIES and the Database Keepers Committee

12. LECB PHL PROJECT SUPPORT
The CCC thru the LECB PHL Project is procuring the services of an IT Expert to develop and establish the NICCDIES.
The Expert shall:
Identify data available, data gaps, data formats, and data readiness for electronic transfer, organizational capacity needs assessment and other relevant information and technology applications in the focus sectors;
Assess information needs of climate change database users, implementation issues and recommend priority actions on data requirements, data access points, electronic access issues, etc.
Design of a web-based, GIS-enabled NICCDIES among Project stakeholders at the sectoral and national levels linked through a website via the Internet.

13. LECB PHL PROJECTS SUPPORT
The Expert shall:
Implement database development and/or upgrade depending on the needs of stakeholders at the sectoral and national levels
Assist in the implementation of sectoral Integrated Climate Change Information Exchange Website, which can be expanded and linked electronically to the national level system.
Assist in the establishment or organization of the Database Keepers Committee (DBKC) including the forging of an agreement by all members for the purpose.
Set-up and test the computer hardware and software systems for the NICCDIES both at the sectoral and national levels

14. Thank you!