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”
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YACAP NCR’s Weaving the Waves Art Exhibit
Two days after the World Environment Day this 2024, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines National Capital Regional Chapter held an art exhibit in Silingan Coffee in Quezon City with various local artists to expose the issue of reclamation.
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”
Young Filipino Climate Activists urges UN special rapporteur to listen to voices of communities
MANDALUYONG CITY, November 7 – Earlier today, the first round of dialogues between Philippine civil society and Ian Fry, the first special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate, took place in the UN House. Groups including Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, the Fridays for Future ofContinue reading “Young Filipino Climate Activists urges UN special rapporteur to listen to voices of communities”
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.
COP 27 reflections from our international spokesperson
This year’s UN Climate Summit has come to a close — two weeks of negotiations where politicians discuss issues that will dictate the state of our planet and humanity. We have a victory that was only made possible by the people, but we need to ramp up pressure for our fight for 1.5 and toContinue reading “COP 27 reflections from our international spokesperson”
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 