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9 truths strengthened by the PH Climate Change & Human Rights Inquiry
Here are 9 truths made rock solid by testimonies of individuals who bravely went on record at the Climate Change & Human Rights Inquiry in PH.
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Greenpeace reactive on Philippine Commission on Human Rights’ announcement
Today, on the sidelines of COP 25 in Madrid, the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR), represented by Commissioner Roberto Cadiz, announced that the 47 investor-owned corporations, including Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Repsol, Sasol, and Total, could be found legally and morally liable for human rights harms to Filipinos resulting from climate change.…
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New testimonials suggest “modern slavery” for Southeast Asian migrant fishers working out at sea
Foreign distant water fishing vessels have been accused of abusing migrant fishers, mainly from Indonesia and the Philippines, in cases so severe it has been characterised by many as “modern slavery”.
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Seabound: The Journey to Modern Slavery on the High Seas
ASEAN member States need to take concrete policy actions to address the labour and environmental issues and ensure that modern slavery at sea becomes a thing of the past.
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Greenpeace Reactive to the Philippines placing 2nd in the Global Climate Risk Index 2020
The 15th Edition of the Global Climate Risk Index has just been released today, with the report citing the Philippines as the 2nd most affected by climate change in 2018.
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Philippines-Russia energy deals: A dangerous game of Russian Roulette?
The Philippine government is playing Russian roulette with the lives of the Filipino people with its recent agreement with Russia to pursue nuclear energy, and its bid to seek partnership for offshore oil exploration.
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What No One Tells You About: The Garbage Problem in Magsaysay Boulevard
Environmental organizations and local volunteers unite against plastic pollution in Tacloban for a series of activities dubbed as Brand Aud8. Led by Mother Earth Foundation, these are a series of…
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Why Single Use is Not the Future Option
Plastic pollution is a global threat. And thanks to pressure from people all around the world, brands and retailers know they need to take responsibility for creating it. We are…
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Greenpeace PH reactive to the recent Statement on Climate Change by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Quezon City – Early this week, United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Michele Bachelet said of climate change, “The world has never seen a threat to human rights of this…
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For equality and climate action: a Q&A with 2 Filipino LGBTQ+ climate activists
Last month, members and supporters of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community celebrated Pride month with the theme #ResistTogether, conveying that beyond an observance, it is also a…
