Indigenous knowledge systems and practices (IKSPs) must be incorporated into Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans (LDRRMPs), experts and advocates said during a recent episode of Klima Ug Kalikupan.
Obtaining an Advisory Opinion on climate justice and human rights from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will serve as a legal instrument to institutionalize the obligations of the state in addressing the prevailing climate crisis.
The enactment of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill, also known as the Anti-Discrimination Bill, will ensure a more equitable and rights-based response to climate-related disasters. This was emphasized during the 31st episode of The Climate Reality Project Philippines’ Klimatotohanan webcast series entitled “Coming Out for Environmental Rights and Gender Equality: How LGBTQ+ Activism Intersects with Climate Action.
Luzon Coordinator Aimee Oliveros reflected on why the pursuit of climate justice should not be separate from queer and social justice.
For our last #Realitalk feature for 2021, we talked to Pinoy Climate Reality Leader Daphne Siega on the need for a disability-inclusive approach when taking action to address climate change.
This year’s Pride Month is celebrated yet again against the backdrop of the worsening climate crisis.
Thus, in this month’s #Realitalk feature, we wish to bring forward real stories of how the impacts of climate change compounds the struggles of sexual and gender minorities in the country.
Thankfully, Climate Reality Leader Amiel Lopez graciously accepted our invitation to share his lived experiences, insights, and truths as a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as a climate advocate.
