By Marty Apuhin & Viggo Sarmago MANILA, Philippines – Filipino environmentalists joined the world in celebrating International Human Rights Day last December 10, marching from Liwasang Bonifacio to Mendiola Peace Arch as marginalized sectors face violations and climate injustice. Amid flood control anomalies, disputes over indigenous land, and militarization threatening sovereignty, progressives reaffirm that climate justiceContinue reading “ICYMI: The fight for climate justice begins with human rights”
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Reflection on Paglago: A Resilience Retreat for Environmental Defenders
by John Carl Cabangon The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area and a rustic rock garden tucked in the rainforests of Baras, Rizal. The landscape of the area is surrounded by different species of plants, flowers, and wildlife. Thus, the name derives from the word “masungki” which translated to “spiked” that describes its amazing sprawlingContinue reading “Reflection on Paglago: A Resilience Retreat for Environmental Defenders”
Statement on Corruption, Social and Climate Justice
The alliance of student organizations, youth formations, and student councils standing for climate justice remains firm in its principles as we walk out against corruption: We cannot achieve climate justice, a just transition away from fossil fuels, and a truly pro-people economy if our government continues to run like a business. The alleged ₱118 billionContinue reading “Statement on Corruption, Social and Climate Justice”
Climate Crisis On Air: The Media Narratives and Their Impacts on Filipino Climate Awareness
by Anna Sumicad The Philippines ranks third on the World Risk Index, highlighting its vulnerability not just to natural hazards but also to social and infrastructural challenges (UNU-EHS, 2016). Within the last five years, the country has faced severe storms, floods, and heatwaves that have disrupted livelihoods. However, public understanding of these issues is shapedContinue reading “Climate Crisis On Air: The Media Narratives and Their Impacts on Filipino Climate Awareness”
To demand climate justice is to fight against corruption
By Viggo Sarmago and Marty Apuhin Makabayan Slate leads a line of protestors marching to Luneta park on September 21, 2025. People chant for system change and demand accountability from corrupt politicians and contractors while waving a Philippine flag. Photo by Marty Apuhin Members of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines A popular quote thrownContinue reading “To demand climate justice is to fight against corruption”
Clarity Without Justice: Does the World Court’s Climate Opinion Truly Matters?
By Khurt Darren Gatdula and John Carl Cabangon In what many hailed as a “historic ruling”, a breakthrough for environmental accountability, the ICJ has provided clarity on climate change— but not justice in any way. Let’s break it down: 2024 is the hottest year on record and after that we experience severe climate catastrophe allContinue reading “Clarity Without Justice: Does the World Court’s Climate Opinion Truly Matters?”
Pride Month at June’s Climate Cafe
Today, we celebrate the militant resistance of queer people and the deep interconnection between LGBTQIA+ struggle and the fight for climate justice through zine-making. Young creatives gathered at Calle Café by Don Gabriel along Taft Avenue to reflect on Pride Month and the climate crisis. Through art and storytelling, youth from YACAP and other youngContinue reading “Pride Month at June’s Climate Cafe”
STOP THE US-LED WARS: Protect Our People, Biodiversity, and End Imperialist Plunder on Philippine Soil
During the administration of Benigno Aquino III, the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) was signed in 2014, allowing the construction of U.S. “military facilities” in five “agreed locations” across the country. This agreement is even worse than the old RP-US Military Bases Agreement, which limited U.S. bases to Subic and Clark, along with a fewContinue reading “STOP THE US-LED WARS: Protect Our People, Biodiversity, and End Imperialist Plunder on Philippine Soil”
The Fashion Industry and Climate Crisis: How Do We Really See it?
By Aayisah Isidro The climate crisis is a pressing issue that needs immediate action. The rising temperatures, natural disasters, food and water scarcity, displacement, etc., are all effects of using an excessive amount of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are needed in power generation, manufacturing industries, even as simple as the vehicles we use and rideContinue reading “The Fashion Industry and Climate Crisis: How Do We Really See it?”
YACAP Climate Cafe 2025
This year, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines officially launched its Climate Cafe 2025 last February 23, 2025, at Silingan Coffee, Cubao, Quezon City— a coffee shop run by the families of the victims of war on drugs. The Climate Cafe organized by YACAP aims to gather all climate justice advocates, students, environmentalists, and otherContinue reading “YACAP Climate Cafe 2025”
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 