Young people step up to fight plastic waste pollution in Romblon
In June, at least 30 young people in the municipality established the ‘Zero Waste Youth Romblon’ or ZWY-Romblon that “aims to make positive changes in the environment.”
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In June, at least 30 young people in the municipality established the ‘Zero Waste Youth Romblon’ or ZWY-Romblon that “aims to make positive changes in the environment.”
Nearly one in every 5 poor Filipinos do not have access to clean water. As lockdowns hit livelihoods, handwashing is a luxury they can’t afford.
The Dumagat tribe in upland Brgy. Puray in Rodriguez, Rizal has remained free from Covid-19 but pandemic lockdowns are hitting them where it hurts the most – their livelihood.
Since 2001, at least 282 environmental defenders have been killed. About 66 percent or 186 out of the 282 cases occurred under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Indigenous peoples have long been considered guardians of global biodiversity, who have accumulated intimate knowledge of the ecosystems in which they live.
The Holy See’s role at COP30 drew praise and criticism as it pushed moral leadership amid stalled climate negotiations
Philippine climate advocates warn COP30 failed to confront fossil fuels, leaving vulnerable communities exposed to worsening climate impacts
Novo Vizcayanos are urged to form a province-wide human chain on November 30 to oppose destructive mining operations