
Coal-linked projects under fire; pressure mounts on World Bank arm
Nearly a decade after filing complaints, Filipino communities await relief from the World Bank’s IFC over coal-linked projects, sparking a global debate on financial accountability.
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Nearly a decade after filing complaints, Filipino communities await relief from the World Bank’s IFC over coal-linked projects, sparking a global debate on financial accountability.



IN an unexpected turn of events, climate advocates and affected communities can breathe a sigh of relief, securing a win for the planet’s battle against climate change.

THE Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), along with fisherfolk and allied groups, called for a national mass action on May 31, National Fisherfolk’s Day, to protest decades of policies they say have marginalized small-scale fishers and degraded the environment.
A climate justice coalition recently, voiced strong opposition to the proposed privatization and franchise transfer of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco), warning it could worsen energy access and affordability for vulnerable communities.
MEMBERS of the youth group Hirang ng Hiraya took part in the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Youth Conference held on May 23 to 25 at one of the hotels in Cagayan de Oro City, focusing on fostering empathy, peaceful dialogue, and mutual understanding.

INDIGENOUS Higaonon people and environmental advocates held a prayer vigil last Tuesday in Barangay Dansolihon, calling for stronger climate action from local governments in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental.

Around 50 young leaders from various schools and organizations gathered on March 16 for the inaugural Youth for Climate Justice (Y4CJ) Zamboanga City Chapter General Assembly, marking a new push for climate action in the region.

