The Philippines Needs Commitment for Renewable Energy

Written by John C. Leo Algo. The Philippines took a major step towards a climate-resilient future after it ratified the Paris agreement last March. The country must fulfil its commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent relative to projected business-as-usual levels by 2030, as stated in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). Achieving …

Climate Change Mitigation Strategies after Yolanda: The Importance of Community Participation

Written by May Tan-Mullins. The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries in terms of climate change. Scientists have noted an increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, like the super-typhoon Yolanda (otherwise known as Haiyan) that hit the Visayas region of the Philippines on 8th November 2013. More than 6,300 lives were …