Indigenous peoples need honest rulers of integrity who believe in the rule of law and are supported by an enlightened public that supports and lives the values of goodness, justice, and their rights.
In solving the crisis that we are in, we have to treat the climate crisis as a crisis. Individual contributions matter, but what we need most is an abrupt systemic change to mitigate this crisis.
A global network of Indigenous Peoples rights advocates blamed the prevailing global economic and political system that aggravates the vulnerability of the Indigenous People to the impacts of the climate crisis.
The Diocese of Marbel urged the local government of South Cotabato to uphold its Provincial Environment Code that prohibits open-pit mining and stand firm in its duty to protect the people and the environment.
In addressing the pandemic and ecological crises, what matters most is not just how we can act together as members of the Church following our own plan but collaborate with others as part of a single human family.
Climate convention is supposed to be a key towards establishing a coherent commitment of countries to address environmental degradation. Sadly, it failed again and again.
Let us continue to speak up. The election is coming, let us vote for those politicians who care for the environment and not those who are only interested in their political survival.
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.
“He is being recognized for his inspiring determination in leading his fellow fisherfolk to revive a dying fishing industry by creating a sustainable marine environment for this generation and generations to come
The protected landscape that is threatened by mining operations serves as a sanctuary to wildlife, “which many environmental groups have long defended and protected by law.”