1. Deepen understanding on the linkage between the pandemic/health risks, environment, and economy within the Philippine context and the value of integrating environmental sustainability in the country’s COVID-19 recovery and resilience efforts at national and subnational level.

2. Identify green growth and employment opportunities by sector to help line Departments and Local Governments incorporate these in their plans. From the 2020/21 budget and other relevant documents establish the level and share of green investment that are essential to ensure sustainability and to help create millions of jobs.

3. Establish the gains made in terms of environmental quality (e.g., decreased air pollution) due to COVID-19 related mobility restrictions and the possible trajectory in post-COVID era with the view to assess if the Philippines will be able to meet its national climate targets.

4. Establish the evidence base and offer actionable recommendations by which multiple outcomes— including sustained economic growth, inclusive and equitable growth, social, economic and environmental resilience, healthy and productive ecosystems, and greenhouse gas emission reduction—may be pursued simultaneously and in a balanced and integrated manner.

5. Assess the possibility of blended financing for financing green growth and employment opportunities for sustainable and green recovery. Among others, the contractor to identify national funds and instruments available and may be established to support the implementation of green growth recovery opportunities.