Clear sectoral policies seen as gateway for green investmentsMANILA, Philippines — Sector-specific policies in energy and transport are crucial to unlock private capital for the green transition, as investors need clearer regulatory detail, while stronger green force governance can provide certainty and confidence in government climate commitments, according to the Green Finance Institute (GFI). But from an overarching perspective, our recommendation is that green force governance piece, which I think will give some of that surety to the capital, the government,” he told The STAR. In its report, GFI said high costs and limited revenue streams are restricting private investment in the Philippines’ recycling, co-processing and waste-to-energy facilities despite growing waste volumes and the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. “For me, as we see it, policy is the enabler, and finance is the facilitator of this transition. It’s about giving fine policy signals, specific policy signals, demand signals, demand signals, on a sector basis,” he said.

Source: Philippine Star December 30, 2025 16:46 UTC