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Climate Reality PH, PBEST launch #BawalPlastikan map

Built from the testimonies of Filipinos nationwide, the #BawalPlastikan Map was launched today to showcase policies, initiatives, and best practices from local governments, private entities, and individuals committed to reducing the use of single-use plastics (SUPs).

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Climate finance accountability needed from both donor and recipient countries – experts at COP29

The 29th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) concludes today, and as negotiations progressed to agree on a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance in the past two weeks, experts from civil society from the Philippines, Ghana, and South Africa emphasized the need for accountability from both donor and recipient countries to effectively address challenges in mobilizing climate finance.

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Youth set to rewrite Southeast Asia’s energy story

REalTalk in Southeast Asia aims to strengthen regional cooperation among youth-led energy organizations to foster energy security across Southeast Asia. Participants will develop campaign narratives for a just renewable energy transition, supported by a communication plan that promotes a clean and sustainable energy future for the region.

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DOE proposes key improvements to GEOP rules

The Department of Energy (DOE) is prioritizing end-user aggregation and alternative replacement power options as key elements in the revised Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) rules. This was presented during the Choosing Renewables Conference series in Laguna, Leyte, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro last July and August 2024, aimed at addressing critical challenges faced by GEOP end-users and suppliers.

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