Last September 24, 2021, youth climate activists from across the Philippines took to the streets to demand climate justice. With the hashtag #UprootTheSystem, YACAP sought to shine a spotlight on the systemic issues that result in the crisis character of the climate crisis here in the country.
YACAP North and Central Luzon chapter held a tree-planting protest action in line with the September 24 strike.Youth and climate justice advocates join the Global Climate Strike in Manila, with a call for genuine climate solutions that include the protection of coastal marine resources along Manila Bay from destructive development projects. PHOTOS: 350.org / AC DimatatacYouth activists from YACAP’s South Luzon chapter held banner drop activities in six different provinces, all calling for better environmental policies as well as climate action now. PHOTOS: YACAP South LuzonActivists from YACAP Visayas chapter joined in on the #UprootTheSystem call with a creative protest action in Leyte. PHOTO: YACAP VisayasStrikers from Davao joined the Global Climate strike to protest against destructive projects in their area, such as Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incineration.
Various Filipino youth organizations also participated in online actions, where they joined a digital selfie protest holding up house plants (aligned with the national #Klimalaman theme).
The Education Committee of YACAP also launched Klimalaman: The Podcast, a four-episode podcast series leading up to the November UN climate talks in Glasgow. As of writing, the podcast can be streamed on SoundCloud and Spotify.
This article will be updated with additional strike photos from the strike action of our North and Central Luzon chapter. Stay tuned!
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines is an alliance of individuals, youth organizations, and student councils that advocate for immediate youth-led global climate action. The Fridays for Future of the Philippines.
View more posts
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 