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.
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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.
YACAP’s Assessment of Marcos Jr. in his One Year
Worst Climate Disaster of 2022-2023 June 30th, 2023, marks the anniversary of the start of Marcos Jr.’s administration. Today let us take a moment to look back and go over what happened in the first year of his presidency; was he able to bring resolutions or did he contribute to the disasters? On Disaster ResponseContinue reading “YACAP’s Assessment of Marcos Jr. in his One Year”
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?”
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!”
Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines 