Philippine green groups urge Duterte to immediately order ban on single-use plastic
The Philippines ranked third in the world for failing to deal with its plastics, with 81 percent of the country’s plastics waste mismanaged
Green group calls for ban on ‘climate risk projects’
Pro-environment activists call on the government to implement an “emergency moratorium” on large-scale reclamation, mining, and dam projects
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.”
Island community in Negros named as Philippines’ first zero waste village
The island is a tourist destination known for its white beaches, dive spots, and marine sanctuary.
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Greenpeace renews call for a disaster response in the context of climate crisis
The group made the call on the occasion of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) on October 13
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Priest cites role of indigenous peoples in environmental protection
The prevailing global economic system has aggravated the vulnerability of indigenous communities to the impacts of the climate crisis
Bishop appeals to protect indigenous people, environment from dam project
“They need to be protected because their lives are being threatened by this kind of project,” said Bishop Valentin Dimoc