Philippines
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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, 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
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
Communities destroyed by Haiyan refuse to join government relocations as new residents swell unauthorised seaside neighbourhoods
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NEWS: Rising trend seen in powerful storms hitting island nation since 1970s, report finds