Activists across Asia hold vigils for Palestine amid Rafah massacre
Activists in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh held candlelight vigils today to reiterate the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine as Israel intensifies its ground invasion of Rafah, where 1.4 million Palestinians are sheltering from Israel’s months-long bombardment of the Gaza Strip. On May 26, twoContinue Reading
‘Insure Our Future…Not Fossil Fuels!’: Climate activists rally against Samsung, Tokio Marine Insurance for supporting fossil fuels
Climate campaigners staged a rally in Makati City’s business district on March 1, 2024 to call on big insurance companies to stop insuring and underwriting fossil fuel projects. The activists demanded that the top insurers end their support for coal, oil and gas companies which are the culprits behind theContinue Reading
Climate campaigners call on China to lead in building 100% Renewable Energy in Asia
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 score Japan’s Energy Push on the eve of Tokyo Summit
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