Panama Completes First Climate-Related Relocation
Today, the Guna Indigenous people living on the tiny, overcrowded, and flood-prone island of Gardi Sugdub in Panama will finally be given keys to their long-awaited new homes on the mainland. Community members have anticipated this day since 2010, when they first sought government support to move. The opening of the mainland site, called Isber Yala, is a celebratory moment. The Panamanian government is doing mor.....»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Focus on Rights in Pre-COP29 Climate Talks
(Bonn) - Governments attending UN climate talks in Bonn from June 3 to June 13, 2024 should push for rights-respecting and ambitious climate action, Human Rights Watch said today. The Bonn Climate Change conference will lay the groundwork for negotiations at the UN Conference of Parties (COP29) from November 11 to November 22, 2024. At the 28th United Nati.....»»
House bill seeks to offer protections for climate migrants
House Bill 10490, which was filed on Monday, proposes granting special protections to environmental or climate migrants, especially those from low-lying island nations in the Pacific most vulnerable to rising sea levels and extreme weather events. .....»»
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......»»
Wegotmail: School-buildings and other buildings should follow climate-adaptive designs
Wegotmail: School-buildings and other buildings should follow climate-adaptive designs.....»»
When climate change hits home
The scorching heat being experienced not only in the Philippines but in other countries as well serves as a stark reminder that it’s about time we do our part in helping reverse climate change......»»
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......»»
Senators laud creation of climate change panel
Senators yesterday lauded the Department of Agriculture creation of a climate change panel amid La Niña’s expected damage to the agriculture sector......»»
Senators laud creation of climate change panel
Senators yesterday lauded the Department of Agriculture creation of a climate change panel amid La Niña’s expected damage to the agriculture sector......»»
DA forms climate change panel
A climate change panel has been formed by the Department of Agriculture amid La Niña’s expected damage to the agriculture sector......»»
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds.....»»
LGUs join 5-day climate change action plan training
LGUs join 5-day climate change action plan training.....»»
Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues
Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues.....»»
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......»»
Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda
Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»
Praise for PH energy investment climate
Praise for PH energy investment climate.....»»
ACEN gets higher rating for climate change report
Ayala-owned ACEN Corp. has secured a “B” rating from environmental non-profit disclosure system CDP for its climate change disclosure, moving two levels up from last year’s rating......»»
Marcos pushes Philippines-Australia partnership on climate change
President Marcos yesterday urged Australia to work with the Philippines on clean and renewable energy and measures aimed at addressing the effects of climate change that place food security and people’s livelihood at risk......»»
SWS: Pinoys wary of climate change impact on mental health
Aside from its threat on physical health, climate change is acknowledged by a large majority of Filipinos as having a dangerous impact on mental health......»»