President Marcos is expected to rally the international community to honor their commitment to climate change response efforts, particularly climate financing. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) Marcos said it will be part of his agenda during his...
The government must establish a conducive policy environment for sustainable finance, which in turn will synergize public and private sector investments, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said during the Climate Investment Forum 2023 that sustainable finance...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Photo Credits to: Joemar “Tashi” Obejas, Climate Justice Walk hero FIGHTING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Climate justice warriors fight for equitable compensation considering the Philippines suffers through numerous typhoons (Photos Joemar 'Tashi' Obejas, Climate Justice Walk...
Manila Water Co. Inc. has partnered with Malaysia-based renewable energy firm Ditrolic Energy Philippines to help reduce the operational greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) of the Razon-led east zone concessionaire. In a statement, Manila Water announced that the company has entered into a power...
The Philippines has been formally inducted into the Board of Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance Ministers (V20) - Group of Seven (G7) Global Shield Against Climate Risks, marking a pivotal step towards bolstering the nation's resilience against climate-related challenges. The Department of Finance...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to work together to address the threat of global warming and make the country more resilient against climate change. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) Marcos said this in celebration of the 16th Annual Global Warming and Climate Change...
Renewable energy firm SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) has cemented a deal with state-run National Power Corporation (SNAP) for the adoption of a 1,000-hectare watershed area, which is within 2.5-kilometer radius of the reservoir underpinning the former’s 252.5-megawatt Ambuklao-Binga hydropower...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang underscored the organization's efforts in addressing the impacts of climate change by providing humanitarian assistance and promoting sustainable development practices. Photo courtesy of PRC "By addressing climate change, we (PRC) are...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a five-year program with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to help at least six cities to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. In a Memorandum of Agreement signed by USAID Mission...
Bolder steps and accelerated actions are required to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 43% onward to 2030 so the world can keep pace with keeping global temperature rise within the 1.5 degrees Celsius target, being the holy grail of the Paris Agreement, according to a new report released by the...
Super typhoon Yolanda has shown the Philippines that climate change must be a vital part of its national policies, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking at the 10th year commemoration of the super typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban City on Wednesday,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has welcomed UN Special Rapporteur for climate change Ian Fry as the latter embarked on a 10-day trip to the Philippines. During their meeting, Manalo tackled the country's climate actions under President Marcos. The coutry's top diplomat cited the...
