For 10 consecutive years, the Philippines has been identified by Global Witness as the “worst place in Asia” for environmental activists.
The Global Witness report ranked the Philippines third world’s deadliest country with 29 killings of environmental defenders in 2020.
“We challenge aspiring leaders to show genuine commitment to protecting both our environment,” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez
The exhibition runs until April 2026. AKP and its partners plan to hold workshops and seminars alongside the display to further empower communities to lead their own climate initiatives
The gathering opened with an Earth-honoring ritual recognizing the sacredness of creation and the venue.
There is a need to embrace “integral ecology,” which ties environmental protection to social justice and the dignity of future generations
“The Verde Island Passage in the Philippines and the Coral Triangle are under siege by massive fossil fuel expansion”