UK Nature Envoy Ruth Davis visited the PH to boost climate, ocean, and nature partnerships, launching a grant fund and advancing cooperation ahead of COP30.
UK Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis, reaffirmed support to the Philippines on climate and nature, and strengthened partnership around nature finance, innovation, adaptive and resilient food systems, oceans, and biodiversity.
During her visit, Davis met with Philippine Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla, which underscored the UK and the Philippines' shared commitment to protecting nature. By working together, the two countries aim to strengthen partnerships on mobilising finance, climate adaptation, carbon markets, critical minerals, ocean conservation, and the blue economy. Both sides acknowledged the importance of multilateral and regional cooperation to protect nature. Davis committed to continue working with the Philippines during its chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026 to help deliver such outcomes.
A high-level forum on blue economy and blue carbon showcased the transformative potential of blue ecosystems to drive climate action while supporting economic growth in coastal communities.
The event also marked the launch of the UK's Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) Facility and
