In a red-letter moment for climate justice, Commissioner Roberto Cadiz of the Commission of Human Rights in the Philippines exposed in a side event at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 25th Conference of Parties (COP25), “Carbon majors may be legally liable and morally liable,... there are acts of obstruction,... willful obfuscation, criminal intent and there is fraud.”
Editorial Team
Occidental Mindoro passes ordinance banning coal-fired power plants
In a move to protect the environment, the Occidental Mindoro Provincial Board, presided by Vice Gov. Peter Alfaro, approved last Dec. 5 an ordinance banning coal-fired power plants.
Statement on the devastation of typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy)
Accountability and reparations in the face of climate emergency The devastation that has been...
Philippine faith communities declare climate emergency
MANILA – Leaders of various religions and faith communities in the Philippines assembled for the...
Renewables Could Cut Power Generation Health Impact By 80 Percent
Scientists and environmental groups have long advocated a switch to low-carbon power to cap the rise in global temperature to two degrees Celsius (3.6 Farenheit), as stipulated in the Paris climate treaty.
Pro-environment banking reforms in PH lauded
The UN Principles for Responsible Banking are a guide for the global banking industry to respond to, drive and benefit from a sustainable development economy.
National Clergy and Religious Discernment Groups: Peace-building in Time of Climate Emergency
A statement of unity and solidarity.