Tag: climate change mitigation

Sparks fly at Clark— how clean energy can power profitability and sustainability in emerging economic hubs

True to its mission of driving the country’s low-carbon transition, The Climate Reality Project Philippines in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), has once again kickstarted its Choosing REnewables, an information campaign and public consultation on the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) and other voluntary renewable energy mechanisms, to drive the private and public sector’s shift to clean energy.

Its first stop was at Clark, Pampanga, held at Quest Plus Conference Center last October 28.

November 5, 2025

#MoveTogether2025: Stakeholder collaboration and data-driven action towards sustainable, inclusive and efficient transportation system

The Climate Reality Project Philippines gathered representatives from national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and the academe for Klima Pandayan #MoveTogether— a capacity and movement building workshop on sustainable urban mobility.

“This event puts a spotlight on Sustainable Mobility -by sharing innovative solutions for active and public transport infrastructures and integration, this can lead to a movement towards a more sustainable, inclusive and efficient transportation system,” said Aimee P. Oliveros, Interim Branch Manager of Climate Reality Philippines.

September 24, 2025

Neck-deep corruption rigs the game against a drowning nation

Knee-deep in Caloocan’s floodwaters, Dion Angelo dela Rosa gambled his health and safety in search of his missing father, who never came home on July 22, 2025.

He found him three days later, detained in a police substation for the alleged crime of illegal gambling for playing kara y krus, unable to reach his family. By then, the odds were not in Dion’s favor.

September 5, 2025

Statement on the World Bank’s Lift on Nuclear Ban, Push for Fossil Gas

If the World Bank is serious about supporting clean, affordable energy for developing nations, then doubling down on nuclear and fossil gas — expensive, harmful, and higher in emissions — contradicts its commitment and will only stagnate progress on global energy transition as a solution to the climate crisis. The Climate Reality Project Philippines maintains that only an accelerated transition to renewable energy can deliver true climate resilience and sustainable development.

May 21, 2025

A new chapter: Climate Reality PH’s strategic transition and regional expansion

After five transformative years as Branch Manager of Climate Reality Philippines, Nazrin Castro transitions to an advisory role. During her tenure, the number of Climate Reality Leaders in the Philippines tripled, and groundbreaking programs in renewable energy, plastic reduction, sustainable mobility, climate finance, and youth empowerment made significant headway. She departs confident in the organization’s continued growth and success.

March 31, 2025

Eleventh Hour: VegFest Pilipinas 2025 calls for sustainable food systems

The country’s biggest vegan festival is back, championing plant-based solutions for a healthier planet and a more sustainable future! Happening on March 29-30, 2025, at Paseo De Roxas, Makati, VegFest Pilipinas 2025 highlights the urgent need for sustainable food systems in the fight against climate change.

March 21, 2025