A forbidding ‘moment of truth’ will confront the oil and gas industry at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) Climate Change Summit in Dubai, as this is the main sector being pressed for radical reduction in carbon emissions so it can keep pace with the 1.5 °C global temperature rise...
President Marcos told the beneficiaries of the climate change adaptation fund to ensure the successful implementation of their projects using the P539.44-million People's Survival Fund (PSF). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking at the ceremonial turnover of the PSF...
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...
