ASIAN countries like the Philippines are warming faster than the global average, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In the State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report, WMO said the warming trend has nearly doubled since the 1961–1990 period. The report said the Philippine…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he considers Germany as a key ally in pushing for his climate-change agenda globally. During the presentation of credentials of new German Ambassador Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke in Malacañang, the Chief Executive said the country’s newly signed partnership with Germany will help in…
INCOMING President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is seriously considering an invitation to attend the UN Climate Change Conference’s 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 27), which will be held in Egypt this November. Ambassador Ahmed Shehabeldin Ibrahim of Egypt invited Marcos during his courtesy call Monday. “Today…
SIX climate-vulnerable cities in the country are expected to benefit from the $15-million 5-year climate action project awarded by the US government to the Philippines. According to documents from the Department of Finance (DOF), the fund about P783 million at Thursday’s exchange rates would be used to fund assistance to the local…
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are exploring ways to enhance the partnership in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. DENR Officer in Charge Secretary Jim O. Sampulna, on Thursday (March 3) met with US Charge d’Affaires Heather Variava,…