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Philippines calls for action on climate justice as disasters intensify

As storms and rising seas batter the Philippines, the nation is demanding polluters fund reparations to address climate-induced losses.

Ana P. Santos reports for Deutsche Welle.


In short:

  • The Philippines, one of the nations most vulnerable to climate change, hosted the launch of the Loss and Damage Fund to assist countries suffering severe climate impacts.
  • In November 2024, the country endured six major storms in a single month, displacing thousands and destroying infrastructure.
  • Advocates in the Philippines are pushing for the CLIMA Bill, which would hold carbon polluters accountable through a domestic climate reparations fund.

Key quote:

“Funds disbursed from the L&D Fund should not further burden countries that are already vulnerable to the climate crisis.”

— John Leo Algo, national coordinator of Aksyon Klima

Why this matters:

Climate change disproportionately affects nations like the Philippines, which contribute little to global emissions. Establishing equitable funding mechanisms for disaster recovery and adaptation is vital to addressing the growing global divide between polluters and those facing the worst climate consequences.

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