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Philippines

Typhoon Rai's trail of destruction in the Philippines reignites loss and damage calls

Typhoon Rai’s trail of destruction in the Philippines reignites loss and damage calls

More than 400 people were killed and seven million lost homes or livelihoods to the category 5 storm that hit the Philippines in December

Philippines declares moratorium on new coal power plants

Philippines declares moratorium on new coal power plants

The move could scrap 8GW of planned coal projects which haven’t been fully approved, sending a strong signal to investors in the region coal is out of favour

Three youth activists explain why they are striking for climate justice 

Three youth activists explain why they are striking for climate justice 

Young people from the Philippines, Kenya and Brazil tell Climate Home News why they took part in a global climate demonstration on Friday

Oil majors to face London, New York hearings over Philippines climate impact

Oil majors to face London, New York hearings over Philippines climate impact

Philippines human rights commissioner says taking hearings overseas will afford the 47 companies the best chance to confront the impacts of their businesses

Philippines senate unanimously votes to ratify Paris climate deal

Philippines senate unanimously votes to ratify Paris climate deal

Argument the UN pact is in vulnerable country’s best interests prevails over doubts expressed by President Rodrigo Duterte last year

Philippines ready to ratify UN climate deal, says senator

Philippines ready to ratify UN climate deal, says senator

Loren Legarda says Manila’s much-delayed ratification saga is edging to a conclusion – with formal approval of Paris deal imminent

Philippines to ratify UN climate deal 'by July'

Philippines to ratify UN climate deal ‘by July’

French senator Gerard Miquel extracts promise from Manila to formally approve UN’s flagship climate pact in coming months

Exxon, Chevron face Philippines climate change probe

Exxon, Chevron face Philippines climate change probe

Hearings by the country’s Human Rights Commission will target some of Donald Trump’s allies in the oil sector

Snails, bamboo, mangroves dominate Philippines climate pitch

Snails, bamboo, mangroves dominate Philippines climate pitch

Snails, sponges and shells dominate Gina Lopez’s presentations at the Marrakech talks, but climate chief stands accused of ignoring country’s poor climate plans

Philippines energy chief blocks UN climate deal approval

Philippines energy chief blocks UN climate deal approval

Energy department chief says country needs more time to plan for lower carbon future, arguing developing countries must not be forced to cut their emissions

Slums boom in Philippines typhoon danger zones

Slums boom in Philippines typhoon danger zones

Communities destroyed by Haiyan refuse to join government relocations as new residents swell unauthorised seaside neighbourhoods

Philippines now likely to back UN climate deal

Philippines now likely to back UN climate deal

Reports suggest Kerry visit at end of July caused president Duterte to reassess comments on UN global warming pact

View from Manila: Duterte must deliver ambitious climate plan

View from Manila: Duterte must deliver ambitious climate plan

Former head of Philippines climate commission calls on new president to accept climate science and slow coal power growth

Oil majors summoned to Philippines human rights inquiry

Oil majors summoned to Philippines human rights inquiry

ExxonMobil, Chevron and BP are among 47 companies invited to answer for their part in causing climate change impacts

Duterte: addressing climate change is 'top priority' for Philippines

Duterte: addressing climate change is ‘top priority’ for Philippines

Addressing the nation, Duterte softens position on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but insists industrialization comes first

Philippines' Duterte asked to reconsider UN climate deal threat

Philippines’ Duterte asked to reconsider UN climate deal threat

Manila should not turn its back on UN talks and clean energy opportunities, says policy advocate Francis Dela Cruz

Philippines won't honour UN climate deal, says president

Philippines won’t honour UN climate deal, says president

Duterte says Paris deal seeks to limit economic growth of developing countries, accuses rich nation of trying to dictate country’s destiny

Philippines climate body urges new president to ditch coal

Philippines climate body urges new president to ditch coal

As Rodrigo Duterte sweeps to power, the country’s Climate Change Commission calls for a review of energy policy

Philippines touts gas, renewables as answer to energy demand

Philippines touts gas, renewables as answer to energy demand

NEWS: Energy department says it is looking for alternatives to coal, but activists fear government will push ahead with fossil intensive investments

Extreme cyclones hitting the Philippines are on the rise – study

Extreme cyclones hitting the Philippines are on the rise – study

NEWS: Rising trend seen in powerful storms hitting island nation since 1970s, report finds

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