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What Philippine law addresses the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to climate change impacts at the national level?
- RA 8749
- RA 9729 (Climate Change Act)
- RA 9147
- RA 7942
Answer
B. RA 9729 (Climate Change Act)
Solution
RA 9729 mainstreams climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies into national and local planning.
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