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Government OKs P432 million climate adaptation projects

The government has greenlighted some P432 million worth of projects meant to aid climate vulnerable areas in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource: philstar philstarMay 19th, 2024

Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don t

Young people want action on climate change but research shows Indonesia's political class isn't listening. Climate change matters a lot to young Indonesians.   Several national surveys show that Generation Z and Millennials are concerned about the impact of climate change on their lives.  Politicians, however, appear to be ignoring the issue if their pu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Belmonte, Binay call for climate action funding from development banks

The C40 coalition of cities, a network of nearly 100 mayors, asked MDBs to increase urban climate investment, integrate urban climate action into their strategies, and implement tailored programs to support city projects. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

DENR mobilizing $278 million foreign-funded projects

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is mobilizing over $278 million worth of foreign-funded projects this year for biodiversity, climate change and environment programs to strengthen environmental resiliency and sustainability in local government units......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme

Mandaue council oks new traffic scheme.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Canada gives Philippines P1.1 billion aid for climate, healthcare efforts

Canada has announced some P1.1 billion in development assistance for the Philippines to support the latter’s efforts in climate adaptation, resilience against natural disasters and improved health care services......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Philippines gets P575 million to address climate change

The Philippines has secured a financial boost of P575 million ($10 million) to ramp up its programs aimed at addressing the worsening impacts of climate change......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

BBM: Banta ng climate change dapat tutukan

Nanindigan si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na dapat tutukan ang problema ng climate change dahil apektado nito ang buong mundo. The post BBM: Banta ng climate change dapat tutukan first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

ADB urged to boost climate financing to $11.5 billion

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) needs to ramp up its climate financing to at least $11.5 billion annually as vulnerable economies continue to take the hit of the impact of worsening climate change......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Marcos Jr. urges developed states to rectify climate injustice

Developed countries should do more and act immediately to rectify climate “injustice,” President Marcos said yesterday, as he called for a multilateral approach to pushing back climate change......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Philippine calls for stronger action on climate change

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual has called for stronger sustainable trade and development initiatives to address climate change during the second ministerial meeting of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Philippines 10-year nuclear plan ‘too late,’ says climate analyst

The long-term nuclear plan outlined by the Department of Energy is “too long, too late” due to the climate emergency, a climate analyst said, suggesting instead the prioritization of building renewable energy facilities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Job insecurity, climate change pose challenges in Philippines human development – UNDP

The lack of job security and the high exposure to climate and disaster risks are seen as challenges to the country’s economic growth and human development, making it necessary to make investments in climate resilience and education, according to the United Nations Development Program......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining

AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Climate talk: Marcos s contradictory policies on reclamation, energy, mining

AS ALL eyes are on the COP28 conference in Dubai, reports in the country continue to highlight climate change and environmental concerns; in the process exposing the Marcos administration's policy directions on climate issues as inconsistent, even contradictory.Timely reports on reclamation, energy, and mining flag the problems that persist. Media coverage reveal that the Marcos administration's policy direction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Waste levy changes to improve environment

Revenue from the Waste Disposal Levy will be spent on a wider range of projects supporting the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation in addition to minimising waste, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says. "The Government will introduce a Bill as part of Budget 2024 legislation which expands the scope of activities the levy can be used for under the Waste Minimisation.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Private sector collaborates with government for climate action

The private sector has expressed its commitment and readiness to fund sustainability projects to support the country’s climate goals......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

ABS-CBN, Netflix to collaborate on It s Okay To Not Be Okay Philippine adaptation

Fresh off the success of "Can't Buy Me Love," ABS-CBN and Netflix will collaborate yet again for the Philippine adaptation of "It's Okay To Not Be Okay.".....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Joshua Garcia, Carlo Aquino to play brothers on It s Okay To Not Be Okay PH adaptation

Joshua Garcia and Carlo Aquino have tons of experience under their belt, and they will be preparing for the Filipino adaptation of "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" just as seriously......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Win Metawin leads star-studded Scarlet Heart Thailand adaptation

"F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers" co-stars Win Metawin and Tu Tontawan will reunite on the upcoming GMMTV series adaptation of the popular "Scarlet Heart" drama. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Korean singer sings What s Wrong with Secretary Kim Philippine adaptation soundtrack

Korean singer Kim Won Shik launched his latest single, "To Be With You," featured as part of the soundtrack for the Philippine adaptation of "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.".....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024