People power for a sustainable future
Across the Philippines, communities hit hardest by the climate crisis and destructive industries are leading the fight to protect their land, livelihoods and future. This is where we share their stories, in the spirit of kapwa: what happens to one of us happens to all of us.
Communities lead. We stand with them.
From Indigenous Dumagat-Remontado elders marching 150 kilometres against the Kaliwa Dam, to typhoon survivors taking oil companies to task, the people on the frontlines are leading this fight. Greenpeace works alongside them: amplifying their voices, backing their campaigns and holding polluters to account.
Weaving our stories together
In the heart of our communities lies the Filipino spirit of paghahabi (weaving) and kapwa (shared identity). These concepts reflect the deep interconnection between individuals and the community, illustrating how our collective experiences, challenges, and successes are woven together.
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People’s Museum of Climate Justice
Survivors of climate disasters chose one object each: a yellow rope, a soaked photograph, a child’s toy. Each one holds a story of loss, survival and the fight for justice.
Enter the museumRead the latest from the communities we work with across the Philippines: the campaigns they’re leading, the threats they’re facing and the wins they’re fighting for. Every story is a reminder that change starts with ordinary people refusing to stay silent.
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Be an inconvenience… to yourself and to others.
Lately, I’ve been seeing a phrase on TikTok and across social media that says, “Inconvenience is the cost of community.” The more I sit with it, the more I realize how profoundly true it is. It has also made me reflect on how much of our world is organized around the promise of convenience.
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Who gets to call destruction development?
The cutting of mature trees in Manila to give way to the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEx) forces us to ask a basic but often avoided question: development for whom?
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How the global energy crisis is impacting small islanders in the Philippines
Amid the rising price of fuel and Big Oil’s super profits, Filipinos are more immersed than ever in their case against Shell.
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On the necessity of being in the field
Had I not been in this line of work, my exposure to the brutality of the real world would have been limited to my online news consumption and little else.
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Ang Dito at Doon, Magkakaugnay
Sa tuwing dadalo ako sa mga kilos-protesta para magdokumento, hindi ko maiwasang mamangha sa pambihirang tapang ng mga nakakasama sa hanay. Silang mga magigiting na hawak-hawak ang trompa at matatas na isinisigaw ang mga panawagan ng marami; silang mga mahigpit ang kapit sa bitbit na balatengga at mga plakard; silang buong-buo ang loob na nakakuyom…
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End the War, End the Dependence for National and Regional Security
The upcoming 2026 ASEAN Summit, should address the issues of fuel supplies and food prices with the lense of fast tracking the just transition towards renewable energy as a matter of national and regional security.
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What does ‘hosanna’ mean today?
Hosanna is not simply praise. At its root, it is a plea. A call that once meant “save us now,” spoken by people who knew what it was to live under pressure, to long for relief that could not wait. What does hosanna mean in a world marked by deepening crises?
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Our Courage is Bigger Than Any Storm
People ask why I am speaking out. The truth is simple: I woke up to what’s happening. And if I’m awake, I should be a voice for our community.
Tools for positive change
Greenpeace Philippines is committed to equipping communities with the tools and resources they need to lead their own advocacy efforts. On this page, you will find a variety of campaigning tools designed to empower communities to take action, including:
Kickstart your own refill and reuse initiative
Join Us in Shaping a Sustainable Future
The journey toward a sustainable future is one that we must take together. Whether you’re part of a community facing environmental challenges, a young person eager to make a difference, a student or researcher seeking resources, or someone ready to invest in meaningful change—there’s a place for you in this movement.
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