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International Artists, Billie Eilish and H.E.R., and Award-winning Actors, Michelle Yeoh and Leonardo DiCaprio, call attention to destructive reclamation projects and disappeared environmental defenders, with Filipina Youth Climate Activist

Yesterday (June 22nd, CET), the international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), the Philippine chapter of the Fridays for Future movement, Mitzi Jonelle Tan gave a speech alongside Billie Eilish and H.E.R. at the Global Citizen’s Power Our Planet concert in Paris. “Silence. That is what the colonizers, imperialists, and ruling classContinue reading “International Artists, Billie Eilish and H.E.R., and Award-winning Actors, Michelle Yeoh and Leonardo DiCaprio, call attention to destructive reclamation projects and disappeared environmental defenders, with Filipina Youth Climate Activist”

Why must climate activists join the fight against militarization? 

Why must climate activists join the fight against militarization?

In the past decades, U.S. military bases have negatively affected our environment, people, and communities and have increased cases of violence and harassment, especially against women.

examples:
Recent bombings in Cagayan (targeted EDCA sites)
Nicole and Jennifer Laude’s rape case in Olongapo City
In Subic, there was dumping of hazardous waste, leaking underground storage tanks, and toxic spills, among others.

These military exercises led by the US military to train the Philippine army for “counterterrorism” have led to us being one of the most dangerous countries in the world for environmental defenders and activists. Activists are being harassed, killed, and called terrorists.

This independence day, as youth climate activists, we recognize the U.S. as the biggest perpetrator of climate imperialism. We join the fight to end mendicant foreign policies and junk VFA-EDCA.

Reclamation and dredging projects in the Philippines: Development for whom?

For World Environment Day, we joined the People’s Summit Against Reclamation and protested in front of Manila Bay last Saturday and at Mendiola Peace Arch today 🌊 We joined coastal communities and small fisherfolk to call for an end to all reclamation projects across Manila Bay and the Philippines. These reclamation projects are being createdContinue reading “Reclamation and dredging projects in the Philippines: Development for whom?”

Climate Activists Protest at Japanese Embassy in the Philippines in Time for the G7 Meeting

The G7, as the world’s largest economies and among the most responsible for the climate crisis, must be held accountable for the destruction that they are causing. They must stop financing and supporting fossil fuels and promote genuine climate solutions. False solutions like gas, geoengineering, and “clean coal technology” will not address the crisis atContinue reading “Climate Activists Protest at Japanese Embassy in the Philippines in Time for the G7 Meeting”

IN PHOTOS: Filipino youth say #NoToReclamation!

The Philippines currently has over 180 proposed and ongoing reclamation projects in coastal areas. It cannot be stressed enough how dire these projects have impacted the Philippine environment; crises are piling up in front of us, and our coastal communities are at the frontlines of this issue. These communities are threatened by dredging, dump-and-fill projects,Continue reading “IN PHOTOS: Filipino youth say #NoToReclamation!”

Earth Day 2023: No to Reclamation! Pro-people adaptation now!

This April 22 for #EarthDay2023, youth from all over the Philippines say “No to reclamation! Pro-people adaptation now!” Amidst the ongoing climate crises, the government still opts for money-making projects that will only put the marginalized sectors at a great disadvantage The government should heed our calls for justice pertaining to the livelihood of theContinue reading “Earth Day 2023: No to Reclamation! Pro-people adaptation now!”

Filipina youth climate activist speaks to King Charles III on Mindoro Oil Spill

Last March 30, the international spokesperson of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP), the Philippine chapter of the Fridays for Future movement, Mitzi Jonelle Tan met King Charles III of the UK and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany alongside climate activists Elizabeth Wathuti from Kenya and Licypriya Kangujam from India.  Mitzi talked about theContinue reading “Filipina youth climate activist speaks to King Charles III on Mindoro Oil Spill”