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”
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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?”
Official Statement of YACAP on the Philippines hosting the Loss & Damage Fund
July 18 2024 | A week ago, it was announced that the Philippines will host the board of the Loss and Damage Fund. According to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, “Hosting the LDF Board will unlock more opportunities for the Philippines to accelerate its access to climate finance and investments, which are critical for future-proofing ourContinue reading “Official Statement of YACAP on the Philippines hosting the Loss & Damage Fund”
YACAP in COP 28
YACAP is in #COP28 — this year’s UN Climate Summit! Our national coordinator, Alab Mirasol Ayroso, and our international spokesperson, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, are representing YACAP as they demand for climate justice alongside other youth leaders across the globe. This year they are telling world leaders to choose #PeopleNotProfit. Some of the themes they’re focusingContinue reading “YACAP in COP 28”
Runway Resistance: Youth Climate Advocates Hold a Fashion Show in the Streets to Commemorate the 51st Anniversary of the Martial Law
From the runway to the streets of Liwasang, Bonifacio, the calls of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) are clear; true climate justice holds no tolerance towards a fascist government! This September 21, the recently concluded show titled “Fashion Against Fascism and Fossil Fuels. Empire of the Son: Drought and Deluge,” conducted a reprise as part of the mass mobilization commemorating the 51st anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s declaration of Martial Law.
Youth climate justice activists strut their advocacies on the runway for Global Climate Strike
Quezon City, Philippines – In a powerful display of climate advocacy and historical remembrance, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines Inc. (YACAP), a member of the Fridays for Future movement led by global climate activist Greta Thunberg, delivered a compelling message of hope and resistance through their fashion show protest at Studio 72, Quezon City, on September 15 2023.
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 