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Greenpeace urges Marcos to fast-track CLIMA Bill as Manila ranks 3rd worst affected ‘megacity’ by climate-change related heat
We call for the immediate enactment of the CLIMA Bill following the release this week of a report by Climate Central which revealed that Manila endured heat that was strongly influenced by climate change for 69 days since December—making it the third worst affected out of all megacities in the world.
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Palawan’s 50-year mining ban must set national precedent
We welcome the Palawan provincial government’s decision to impose a 50-year ban on new mining operations in the province. This decision is a step in the right direction to ensure the survival of communities, and future generations in the face of the triple planetary crisis, setting a precedent that the rest of the country should…
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Mandatory sustainability reporting a first step to hold carbon intensive corporations accountable—communities, climate groups
Communities and green groups today welcomed the announcement of the SEC on mandatory sustainability reporting for publicly listed companies, saying this should now be the first step to hold climate…
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BREAKING: PH climate survivors join UK activists in creative protest at Shell London HQ
Typhoon-wrecked belongings were brought to Shell’s office in London. These items come from communities in the Philippines that have been severely impacted by the climate crisis. Their message to Shell: Take responsibility for the harm caused by your business!
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‘PH Reuse Study Tour and Conference’ seeks mainstreaming of reuse, refill vs single-use plastics
In celebration of Zero Waste Month, plastic waste reduction advocates kicked-off the "Philippine Reuse Study Tour and Conference" today in a bid to amplify the viability of reuse and refill solutions, as a way to address the scourge of plastic pollution.
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Greenpeace reacts to RA 12120: ‘Natural’ gas is a harmful fossil fuel
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act (RA) 12120, or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. The law seeks to increase the share of natural gas in the country’s energy mix as well as to promote it as a supposedly “safe, efficient, and cost-effective source of energy.”
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Greenpeace Southeast Asia Announces Leadership Transition: Yeb Saño Steps Down After Nine Transformative Years, Jasper Inventor Named Interim Executive Director
Greenpeace Southeast Asia announces that Yeb Saño, will be stepping down from his position as Executive Director at the end of this month, after nine years of inspiring leadership and unwavering dedication to the environmental movement.
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Mainstreaming Reuse: Policy Recommendations for Reuse and Refill Systems in the Philippines
Reuse and refill systems can reduce impacts of the plastic crisis as well as provide environmental and socioeconomic benefits to communities and stakeholders across the value chain.
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New study shows typhoon season made worse by climate change: Greenpeace Philippines responds
A study by World Weather Attribution found that climate change made November’s typhoon series in the Philippines nearly twice as likely and increased the likelihood of at least three Category 3-5 typhoons hitting the Philippines in a year by 25%.
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Bohol ‘sinking’ islands of Bilangbilangan and Batasan get climate response upgrade through renewable energy
Residents of Bilangbilangan and Batasan Islands, with support of local government units and Greenpeace have installed solar panels and charging stations to strengthen their climate response capabilities and transition away from fossil fuel dependence.
