Pursuit of climate change mitigation is seen as a function of adaptation. To my mind this clearly lays the ground rules that the country can embark on a low-emission development path if, and only if, it is climate-resilient and has the necessary adaptive capacity. The Philippines has placed resilient development at the heart of its climate action. Need to peak greenhouse gas emissions is seen as an opportunity, not as a cost. This stance is a departure from the historical discourse on climate change, wherein climate action was seen only as a cost to the economy, with disregard to the fact the climate action contributes to sustainable development. This interpreted by the Philippines as a chance to be more efficient, enhance resilience, build adaptive capacity, and transition to sustainable and clean energy solutions. The emphasis on human rights, the rights of indigenous people and local communities, gender equality... —blogs.adb.org/blog