Climate campaigners carrying giant “Ang Pao” (Chinese money envelopes) held a march-rally at the Fil-Chinese Friendship Arch in Binondo, Manila on Saturday, February 10, to celebrate the Dragon Lunar New Year and called on China to lead in building 100% renewable energy systems in Asia, particularly solar and wind. TheContinue Reading

Climate campaigners urge Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to “demonstrate climate leadership” by putting Japan’s money where it should be – investing in renewable energy instead of promoting more  fossil fuel projects and false solutions  under the guise of “decarbonizing Asia.” Activists held several coordinated mobilizations in the Philippines andContinue Reading

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Climate activists staged a protest at COP28 today calling for a ceasefire in Palestine as Israeli bombardments of Gaza resumed following the expiration of the truce. More than 400 air and ground attacks were launched in the Gaza Strip on the third day of theContinue Reading

(Originally published in Khaleej Times (published Thu 30 Nov 2023) by Angel Tesorero; Video clip courtesy of Khaleej Times) Standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine, a global network of climate justice and human rights organisations, has called for a permanent ceasefire and scaling up of humanitarian aid inContinue Reading