The groups urged local government officials to issue an executive order and enact a local ordinance “that will declare Tagkawayan as a fossil-free and renewable energy municipality.”
Lay people raised concerns regarding the state of the environment in the province during the consultations.
The protesters, clad in costumes themed after the Netflix’s social drama series Squid Game, demanded the bank to align its portfolio to the “global climate ambitions andc in genuine support of sustainable development.”
“We have seen our fair share of destruction of lives and ecosystems .... Are these not enough for us to finally say no to mining in the Philippines?"
“The climate crisis is adding an additional layer of stress to humanitarian organizations that are already stretched thinner than ever before”
The Supreme Court said that the activists had established that there were violations or threats to their “life, liberty, and security.”
Due to age, many of these relics and religious artworks require extensive monitoring and climate control to keep them from deteriorating
The school hopes that the “partnerships and other environmental initiatives,” will fulfill its “role of being a steward of Mother Earth.”
This unfortunate tragedy underscores the dangers brought about by mining, especially during floods and heavy rains.
The bishops called on the public to support the program and work together for a “just energy transition that respects our common home”