Tag: Environmental defenders
Philippine green groups urge political candidates to promote peace talks
The activists urged politicians "to stand with environmental defenders and abolish" the NTF-ELCAC
Spotlight: Man who can’t speak gives voice to environment
Ramon Sta. Ana's words are slurred, but whatever voice is left of him, he uses to convince others to protect the environment
‘The water is poison’: Chinese activist spends life protecting polluted lake
"When I was a child, we could see the bottom of the lake. When I was thirsty, I drank the water from the lake -- we used it for cooking"
Global powers urged to go further after UN climate deal
India and China weakened the language of the final text, forcing tears and an exasperated apology from Britain's COP26 president
Filipinos at COP26 discuss concerns with Vatican officials
The activists met with Church officials to discuss the situation of communities and the need for funding to help victims of climate crisis
Champions of Philippine land, indigenous peoples’ rights remembered
On November 10, rights groups will mark International Indigenous Peoples Heroes Day to honor those who contributed in advancing IP rights
Church leaders in Quezon province file petition against DENR over coal...
The petition was filed on behalf of the residents of Atimonan town by Monsignor Emmanuel Ma. Villareal and Father Warren Puno
A common call for an end to climate imperialism
All are icing on the cake. We cannot eat their empty words. At the end of the day, the people and the planet suffer.
PMPI welcomes UN recognition of healthy environment as fundamental right
The faith-based group said the UNHRC resolution is "a welcome development" for environmental advocates and human rights defenders
Priest cites role of indigenous peoples in environmental protection
The prevailing global economic system has aggravated the vulnerability of indigenous communities to the impacts of the climate crisis
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