Indigenous peoples have long been considered guardians of global biodiversity, who have accumulated intimate knowledge of the ecosystems in which they live.
It was intended as an ‘alternative daily cover’ for the sanitary landfill of Carrascal town in Surigao del Sur, but a local environment officer points out there is no study that it is suitable for such use.
At least three bills setting standards to protect the country’s natural resources and attain sustainable development are stuck in the Senate committee on environment, natural resources, and climate change.
SKDN also criticized the disbursement of a ₱160 million “disturbance fee,” saying it lacked transparency and created division among residents
“These individuals are ordinary people who simply seek to protect their right to live and work their lands,” the prelate added
Current structure encourages companies to continue using fossil fuels, as they profit even when they fail to supply electricity
The confrontation underscores growing pressure on global financial institutions to align their portfolios with climate goals
“We challenge aspiring leaders to show genuine commitment to protecting both our environment,” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez