President Marcos has urged partners of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to increase climate finance to enable the region to achieve its goals to combat the effects of climate change. In his intervention during the 46th ASEAN Summit plenary in Malaysia on Monday, May 26, Marcos...
After years of delays and half-powered commitments, the Philippine energy service company (ESCO) market is finally into high gear—helping energy-intensive businesses cut waste, boost efficiency, and usher them into the fast lane of green tech. And while at it, these energy efficiency frontrunners...
SINGAPORE—The Philippine government is currently sharpening its next climate battle plan that will anchor its third round of nationally determined contributions (NDC 3.0) submission ahead of the COP30 Climate Change Summit slated at the Amazonian city of Belem in Brazil by November this year. In...
It’s disheartening to see many Philippine businesses, especially in the energy sector, still clinging to the tired excuse that "we pollute less, so we should do less." This perspective misses the point entirely; climate action isn't a competition to see who the worst polluter is, but a collective...
New leaders of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps pose for a photo. “The global sustainability revolution is unstoppable, and it’s unstoppable because of advocates like you and the millions of people around the world demanding stronger, more ambitious climate action,” said former US...
As the world faces a worsening climate crisis, observing Earth Day every single day is now a necessity, Senator Loren Legarda said. “Earth Day should not be observed only once a year. It must be a daily reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our environment,”...
The youth shall inherit the planet, and it’s no news that time is running out to save ourselves and our only home. More urgently than ever, climate solutions are needed to preserve the resources we have left. Young Filipinos continue to prove that their voices can be heard all over the world....
Women hold placards to lead and rally against the lack of global climate action. (Photo from Pexels) The term “global warming” connotes that we are all affected by the climate crisis, hence its “global” aspect. Though that may be true, the impacts of a warming planet are not equally...
Compost is separated at a recycling facility in Malabon, Philippines on Feb. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Click founded a nonprofit a few years ago offering free composting education to schools around the country. Today, 112 schools participate, yet she...
People walk through a part of the Amazon River that shows signs of drought, in Santa Sofia, on the outskirts of Leticia, Colombia, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia, File) Prolonged droughts, wildfires, and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic...
In an era where sustainability is no longer just a corporate trend but an urgent global priority, the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) is proving to be a game-changer for businesses in the Philippines. With an impressive 98 percent retention rate in 2024, the program is delivering substantial...
Senator Loren Legarda called on the international community to reinforce its commitment to multilateralism, as the United Nations (UN) marked eight decades of fostering global unity. She emphasized that climate action, disaster resilience, and sustainability must remain at the heart of global...
