Galicha welcomed the Philippines’ bid to host the Loss and Damage Fund Board but warned it requires “robust inclusive climate governance”
Mark Saludes - December 7, 2023
The actions in the Philippines and globally emphasize the need for "system change to prevent catastrophic climate change."
"The destruction of the environment is not only a personal sin but also a structural one, posing a severe threat to all human beings"
The pope called it “disturbing” that “global warming has been accompanied by a general cooling of multilateralism, a growing lack of trust
The exclusion of these groups raises concerns about a potential bias against civil society raising critical discussions, both domestically and at international climate negotiations
Attacks against environmental defenders “who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting our environment is a flagrant assault on us all”.
Bolinget said the incidents underscored the security threats they faced, making it urgent for the court to consider their plea
According to the Department of Energy in the Philippines, over 400 hydropower projects have been awarded, with the majority being dam-based
For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for...
PMPI renewed its call for the passage of the Rights of Nature bill, currently under consideration in Congress