Declaration of Climate Emergency

The Philippine government continues to put in place measures and initiatives leaned towards the declaration of climate emergency, as a policy instrument to help the Philippines achieve its goals under the Paris Climate Agreement. The House Committee on Disaster Resilience adopted on Tuesday a resolution declaring a disaster and climate emergency. House Resolution No. 535, …

Bagyo

Habang nanonood ako ng balita, hindi ko maiwasang manlumo sa mga nakikita ko, na mas malala pa kesa sa naramdaman ko nung tumama ang typhoon Rolly. During that time, parang halos lahat ay prepared, magdeclare ba naman ng signal no 5 e, sino ang hindi matatakot. Pero kahit naman anong paghahanda mo, hindi mo naman …

Greater protection of the environment from wars and armed conflicts

The damage to the environment in times of armed conflict impairs ecosystems and natural resources long beyond the period of conflict, and often extends beyond the limits of national territories and present generation. UN Millennium Declaration emphasizes the necessity of safeguarding nature for the sake of future generations and working for the protection of the …

Inclusive, sustainable and equitable mobility systems for cleaner air

Vehicular sources account for 65% of air pollution in the country, primarily in Metro Manila. Air pollution is also expected to increase given the projected 4.6% annual growth rate in energy demand. This demand is consistent with the projected increase of road vehicles to 24.8 million by 2030, compared to a baseline of 6.6 million …

Environmental Awareness

The National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008 states that the promotion of national awareness on the role of natural resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation ecological balance towards sustained national development shall be done through environmental education. According to the law, environmental education shall encompass environmental concepts and principles, …