Climate Reality PH calls out ADB to move its climate financing towards a just renewable energy transition. Here is our statement on ADB’s indirect financing for fossil fuels.
Last February 19, 2024, MMDA Regulation No. 24-022 series of 2024 was issued, prohibiting the traversing of e-vehicles on national roads, circumferential, and radial roads in Metro Manila. The Convenors of Mobility Awards joins the community of inclusive mobility and transport advocates in raising concern over this regulation.
The removal of bicycle lanes along EDSA is a recipe for gridlock, not progress. It is a step backward in terms of promoting sustainable transportation and a fair allocation of road space in the country.
Last February 19, 2024, MMDA Regulation No. 24-022 series of 2024 was issued, prohibiting the traversing of e-vehicles on national roads, circumferential, and radial roads in Metro Manila. The Convenors of Mobility Awards joins the community of inclusive mobility and transport advocates in raising concern over this regulation.
Last year, COP27 ended with a historical victory: a landmark agreement on a Loss and Damage Fund that has been advocated by vulnerable countries for decades.
There is no real economic development without addressing the prevailing climate crisis.
We welcome President Marcos’ pronouncements recognizing the need to climate-proof the country’s economic agenda and his commitment to global decarbonization goals.
We challenge the President to not just talk the talk, but also walk the walk. We look forward to seeing concrete programs and policies that will accelerate the Philippines’ transition into a low-carbon economy.
Energy experts and climate advocates asserted that liquefied natural gas (LNG) or fossil gas is not clean and sustainable and is not seen to lower electricity rates in the Philippines, much more so help limit global warming and achieve climate targets.
