Political candidates in the 2022 national elections must put the climate crisis on their agenda and ensure that the Philippines complies with our international commitments, environmental group WWF-Philippines said.
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After Odette, climate adaptation is our only option
Typhoon Odette struck islands in Visayas and Mindanao on December 17 and 18, 2021, bringing utter devastation to not just one or two provinces, but to entire regions.
Greater sharing of best practices and technical expertise needed to help Philippine cities fight climate change
Cities in the Philippines need help when it comes to technical expertise and guidance so they can come up with energy plans that will help them fight climate change and also improve the lives of their citizens, according to WWF-Philippines.
WWF-Philippines: COP 26 is one of our final chances to Change the Ending for people and planet
The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) happening in Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the very few COPs before 2030 – the point where if we do not halve our global emissions to keep the warming within 1.5 degrees C, the damage becomes irreversible.
New global treaty can spur innovations for managing plastic pollution across Asia
Landmark global treaty will establish a level playing field, remove trade barriers that can pave the way for stronger legislation and implementation against plastic pollution, according to ten countries in Asia.
Small-Scale Tuna Fishers Earn MSC Certification in Historical First
A group of small-scale tuna fishers and tuna processor-exporters were certified under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on October 19th, in a historical first for the Philippines.
On World Food Day, foodsheds offer hope in lockdown-stricken communities
A foodshed model is pre-fabricated, modular, and made of locally available materials with a production area of 60 square meters. Built with the support of various partners including BPI Foundation Inc., WWF-Philippines was able to establish a total of 44 foodsheds throughout the country, bringing food and livelihood security for many communities.
Youth artists hold “Art for Conservation Conversation” and virtual reality exhibit to bring back Philippine forests
“The aim of ‘Project: KAGUBATAN’ is to use the power of art to make an impact for our watersheds and forests in the Philippines,” organizer Gab Mejia, National Geographic Explorer and World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines National Youth Council (NYC) Member, said.
WWF celebrates a decade of sustainable fisheries work in the PH with book launch
The World Wide Fund for Nature launched Bangkulis: Tuna Tales from Hook to Cook, a coffee table book commemorating a decade of sustainable fisheries work in the Philippines in a virtual event held on October 1, 2021.
Ahead of COP, China’s announcement to end financing for coal power plants proves coal is on its way out
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s announcement at the UN General Assembly that the country will not build new coal-fired power plants abroad is a significant step towards a future that is coal-free, WWF-Philippines said.