Asean’s big coal problem
There are only a few days to go before the Conference of Parties (COP) 21 takes place in Paris and with this comes the question: where does the Association of … Continue reading Asean’s big coal problem
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Rich Countries Must Pay for Climate Devastation
The mass grave in Tacloban are lined with white crosses. Survivors who chose to remember their loved ones, even with uncertainty if their bodies were truly found, wrote names on … Continue reading Rich Countries Must Pay for Climate Devastation
Asia Needs Strong Climate Agreement to Survive
Many countries in Asia are extremely vulnerable to climate change. For this reason, the Conference of Parties (COP) 21 which will be happening in December is crucial to the survival … Continue reading Asia Needs Strong Climate Agreement to Survive
Why We Need Developed Countries to Commit to Climate Action
There is only one month left before the Conference of Partis (COP) 21 in Paris before countries are expected to come up with a climate agreement that will limit global … Continue reading Why We Need Developed Countries to Commit to Climate Action
Should Chevron and Shell pay for Climate Damage?
There are climate change impacts we can adapt to, and then there are those that are already beyond our capabilities. In climate negotiation language, we call this loss and damage. … Continue reading Should Chevron and Shell pay for Climate Damage?
Vulnerable countries fight for climate justice, 1.5ºC limit
BONN, Germany – The last day of climate negotiations was met with protests as vulnerable countries called for climate justice and a more ambitious target of keeping global warming under … Continue reading Vulnerable countries fight for climate justice, 1.5ºC limit
Climate Trackers to Watch in COP21
I was officially named as one of the Climate Tracker fellows for Adopt A Negotiator, along with 5 other young people doing amazing climate campaigning from around the world. We will … Continue reading Climate Trackers to Watch in COP21
Japan’s dirty coal in PH
In Bonn, Germany, the fourth day of negotiations started with protesters chanting “Sekitan, Yamato, stop coal finance!” hitting on Japan, the world’s largest provider of coal finance. Between 2007 and … Continue reading Japan’s dirty coal in PH
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