The 4th Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says "We have enough evidence, enough scientific findings which should convince people that actions should be taken." Scientist agreed that extreme weather events are expected, more violent storms and frequent flooding will rise.
Climate change as a direct threat to international peace and security is still on heavy debate. Developed countries should lead the action to mitigate climate change and encourage the developing countries to do their fair share.
These extreme weather events continue to grow both the rich and poor countries will be facing these and is expected to increase International threat to peace and security.
According to Nauru President Marcus Stephen that several islands could disappear leading to large cross-border relocations which could threaten peace and security in the relocation and evacuation areas.
Actions should be done now. Leaders of nations should lead their countries and countrymen to help mitigate climate change....
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
WWF Helps the Philippines in Climate Change
WWF - World Wildlife Fund is introducing the Philippine Fund for Nature - it will empower WWF-Philippines to sustain its major long-term projects. Helping conserve our biodiversity and mitigating the impact on the environment through their investments.
It will serve as an investment to increase scientific and technical expertise in understanding marine science and marine biodiversity in the Philippines, and in understanding the science behind the impact of climate change in the country.
It will also provide funds for organizations to develop and sustain projects about biodiversity and climate change. Among its major projects are the following;
- Watershed Management project in Isabela
- Climate Change Adaptation Plan in Davao
- Management of the Tubbataha Reefs in the Sulu Sea
The World Wildlife Fund is aware of the Philippine's richness in natural resources as well as its high exploitation rate. Hence, they are stressing the importance of preserving these life-giving systems by striking a balance between biodiversity conservation and human impacts.
via reuter
It will serve as an investment to increase scientific and technical expertise in understanding marine science and marine biodiversity in the Philippines, and in understanding the science behind the impact of climate change in the country.
It will also provide funds for organizations to develop and sustain projects about biodiversity and climate change. Among its major projects are the following;
- Watershed Management project in Isabela
- Climate Change Adaptation Plan in Davao
- Management of the Tubbataha Reefs in the Sulu Sea
The World Wildlife Fund is aware of the Philippine's richness in natural resources as well as its high exploitation rate. Hence, they are stressing the importance of preserving these life-giving systems by striking a balance between biodiversity conservation and human impacts.
via reuter
Monday, July 18, 2011
Baguio City for Climate Change Adaptation
Baguio City, Philippines was choosen as one of the four municipalities that has been chosen as one of the site for AsianCitiedsAdapt. These is a project where the local has to develop local adaptation practices for climate change. Facilitated by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).
These International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) is committed to attain sustainable development at the local level.
The said project will be launched on July 19, 2011 at Ridgewood Residence at Brgy. Lualhati.
These International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) is committed to attain sustainable development at the local level.
The said project will be launched on July 19, 2011 at Ridgewood Residence at Brgy. Lualhati.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Makati's E-Jeepneys for Climate Change
Three e-jeepney was launched last July 12, 2011 in Makati City headed by the Major of the Financial district Jejomar Binay Jr.
Philippine's e-jeepney
The route of this e-jeepney is called the "Makati Heritage Route". This e-jeepney is very environment friendly. Since unlike the typical jeepney which is run by gasoline or diesel that emits harmful gases in the atmosphere. This jeepney is run by electricity, it is charged for 6 hours and can run 150 kilometers and can carry at most 15 passengers.
The Philippine is facing extreme challenge with regards to climate change. Climate change mitigation measures such as this jeepney is very essential to somehow reduce our emission of harmful gases in the atmosphere.
Major cities around the world are the users of the 70% of the worlds resources as well as the major emitters of pollutant. strong political leadership such as this - introducing a cleaner and greener way of living-. this efforts must be imitated by other cities and even municipalities. to strengthen our weapon in our plight against Climate Change.
The route of this e-jeepney is called the "Makati Heritage Route". This e-jeepney is very environment friendly. Since unlike the typical jeepney which is run by gasoline or diesel that emits harmful gases in the atmosphere. This jeepney is run by electricity, it is charged for 6 hours and can run 150 kilometers and can carry at most 15 passengers.
The Philippine is facing extreme challenge with regards to climate change. Climate change mitigation measures such as this jeepney is very essential to somehow reduce our emission of harmful gases in the atmosphere.
Major cities around the world are the users of the 70% of the worlds resources as well as the major emitters of pollutant. strong political leadership such as this - introducing a cleaner and greener way of living-. this efforts must be imitated by other cities and even municipalities. to strengthen our weapon in our plight against Climate Change.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Lessen the effects and greenhouse gas for climate change
Philippines -- A senior government technical expert from the Department of the Environment and Natural Resource (DENR) on Tuesday expressed optimism that greenhouse gas emissions in the Philippines may be eased and reduced significantly in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.
DENR's Office of Climate Change chief executive director Albert Magalang says that through government's eco-friendly initiatives and active involvement by the private sector, the philippines can contribute in easing the effects of climate change.
Companies that burn fossil fuels, like coal and gasoline, generally contributed to the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
However, "the emission of these greenhouse gases, we can say, can be controlled." Methane, another greenhouse gas produced in open dumpsites can be minimized if local government units would strictly implement garbage segregation and recycling.
To achieve emission reduction, the key is to involve also the private sector by providing them with incentives.
"Basically, we have to involve the private sector and involve investors in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and those which will give them carbon credits and other initiatives,"
A greenhouse gas is a gas in the atmosphere, more particularly carbon dioxide, that absorbs and emits the heat from sunlight, which is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect or global warming.
Meanwhile, a "carbon credit" is a generic term for any tradable certificate or permit representing the right to emit one ton or 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton or 907.18 kilograms) of carbon dioxide or the mass of another greenhouse gas with a carbon dioxide equivalent or equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide. Carbon credit is used to promote the exploration and development of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects.
The CDM, on the other hand, is a market-based system provided under the Kyoto Protocol designed to assist and encourage countries to implement projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Under the CDM, companies in the country can earn carbon credits by implementing energy efficient and renewable energy projects. These credits can be exchanged for cash in international markets at prevailing market prices.
Because of these incentives, more companies are expected to venture into CDM projects to take advantage of the tax breaks and other perks available to renewable energy projects.
"If then the Philippine government will continue its strong stand to mitigate climate change then we are on a way of a climate resilient Philippines.
Via Reuter
DENR's Office of Climate Change chief executive director Albert Magalang says that through government's eco-friendly initiatives and active involvement by the private sector, the philippines can contribute in easing the effects of climate change.
Companies that burn fossil fuels, like coal and gasoline, generally contributed to the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
However, "the emission of these greenhouse gases, we can say, can be controlled." Methane, another greenhouse gas produced in open dumpsites can be minimized if local government units would strictly implement garbage segregation and recycling.
To achieve emission reduction, the key is to involve also the private sector by providing them with incentives.
"Basically, we have to involve the private sector and involve investors in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and those which will give them carbon credits and other initiatives,"
A greenhouse gas is a gas in the atmosphere, more particularly carbon dioxide, that absorbs and emits the heat from sunlight, which is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect or global warming.
Meanwhile, a "carbon credit" is a generic term for any tradable certificate or permit representing the right to emit one ton or 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton or 907.18 kilograms) of carbon dioxide or the mass of another greenhouse gas with a carbon dioxide equivalent or equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide. Carbon credit is used to promote the exploration and development of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects.
The CDM, on the other hand, is a market-based system provided under the Kyoto Protocol designed to assist and encourage countries to implement projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Under the CDM, companies in the country can earn carbon credits by implementing energy efficient and renewable energy projects. These credits can be exchanged for cash in international markets at prevailing market prices.
Because of these incentives, more companies are expected to venture into CDM projects to take advantage of the tax breaks and other perks available to renewable energy projects.
"If then the Philippine government will continue its strong stand to mitigate climate change then we are on a way of a climate resilient Philippines.
Via Reuter
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Climate change official urges relocation of coastal settlers
ZAMBOANGA CITY Philippines, – People living in low-lying and coastal areas should begin moving out now in anticipation of the likely impact of climate change, an official warned alluding to the projected rise in sea levels once polar ice melts as a result of higher atmospheric temperatures due to the phenomenon called global warming.
Presidential Assistant on Climate Change Elisea Gozun said a rise in sea waters and other disasters will endanger people living in these areas.
Gozun urged local government units and other agencies to undertake the necessary steps to safeguard the lives of coastal dwellers.
Gozun stressed that the effects of the climate change are gradually being felt, adding the forecasts have warned that low-lying areas in the country are really at high risk.
“Those leaving along the coastlines, depending on where they are and how near the sea they are and for those actually living on the sea itself and are staying in below sea level areas or already right now residing in areas that get inundated, the only way you can safeguard yourselves is really to move out down the line,” she advised.
She said one way to reduce the impact of climate change is through such measures as planting more mangroves as these can serve as natural barriers to storm surge and rising sea level.
“We should not wait for the disasters to happen. We do not want to have climate refugees later on. Let’s plan for this because we know it is likely to happen,” she stressed.
She said the number one objective of the national government is to develop a more climate resilient Philippines, as the impacts of climate change are reportedly already having major adverse impacts on the country.
“The priority action for us is really to adapt to this so we can be resilient so that our economic growth will continue and we can alleviate poverty in the country,”
"The Philippines is very at risk for climate change" The government should make a strong commitment to make the Philippines resilient to climate change"
Via Reuters
Presidential Assistant on Climate Change Elisea Gozun said a rise in sea waters and other disasters will endanger people living in these areas.
Gozun urged local government units and other agencies to undertake the necessary steps to safeguard the lives of coastal dwellers.
Gozun stressed that the effects of the climate change are gradually being felt, adding the forecasts have warned that low-lying areas in the country are really at high risk.
“Those leaving along the coastlines, depending on where they are and how near the sea they are and for those actually living on the sea itself and are staying in below sea level areas or already right now residing in areas that get inundated, the only way you can safeguard yourselves is really to move out down the line,” she advised.
She said one way to reduce the impact of climate change is through such measures as planting more mangroves as these can serve as natural barriers to storm surge and rising sea level.
“We should not wait for the disasters to happen. We do not want to have climate refugees later on. Let’s plan for this because we know it is likely to happen,” she stressed.
She said the number one objective of the national government is to develop a more climate resilient Philippines, as the impacts of climate change are reportedly already having major adverse impacts on the country.
“The priority action for us is really to adapt to this so we can be resilient so that our economic growth will continue and we can alleviate poverty in the country,”
"The Philippines is very at risk for climate change" The government should make a strong commitment to make the Philippines resilient to climate change"
Via Reuters
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Green & Clean Philippines
by Clarence Tuvera
Eleuterio C. Galvante, Program Director for Special Vehicle Pollution Control Fund of the DOTC happily announced that the Philippines is well on its way to enjoying a cleaner, healthier air.
Galvante cited the recent favorable Environment Performance Index (EPI) rating of 71.7 points given by Yale University to the Philippines, proof that the country’s efforts to control its air pollution, including its other environment pollution issues, is finally paying off.
An EPI rating tracks a country’s performance indicator across 10 policy concerns that fall under two main categories: environmental public health and ecosystem vitality. These indicators provide a gauge at a national government scale to measure how close a country is to achieving its environmental policy goals.
In measuring our Ecosystem Vitality, for instance, the following seven policy concerns are closely monitored: (1) Climate Change, which closely monitor efforts at curbing CO2 emissions which largely contributes to greenhouse effect, (2) Agriculture, which monitors the implementation of pesticide regulation and the purity level of agricultural water, (3) Fishery, which monitors the health of marine trophic index and trawling intensity, (4) Forestry, (5) Biodiversity, which focuses on the protection of Biome and Marine Habitats, and a close monitoring and management of identified critical habitats, (6) Water, which focuses on the monitoring of its health, availability and its effects on the ecosystem, and finally (7) Air.
The proper management of these seven critical policy categories contribute to a country’s performance in its overall Environment Public Health which tracks three concerns: (1) Water, which measures sanitation level and the public’s access to clean water, (2) Air Pollution, which measures the levels of both indoor and outdoor air pollution, and (3) Environmental Burden of Disease.
An EPI point of 71.1 indicates that the Philippines is finally managing the vitality of its ecosystem to reduce factors that endangers the public’s health. It placed the country at the 50th place alongside Australia, and just behind Malaysia and Singapore among the 163 countries that were surveyed.
The fight for clean air
Director Galvante underscored the continuing efforts of government to further lower the incidence of emission generated suspended particulates (floating pollutants) in the air. These are pollutants produced from fuel fumes, or emissions from cars that use petroleum products.
"The Philippines is still on a long way to clean its environmnet but it is already moving. Climate change would be become easier to address if we keep on moving for environmnetal protection and conservation"
Via Reuter
Eleuterio C. Galvante, Program Director for Special Vehicle Pollution Control Fund of the DOTC happily announced that the Philippines is well on its way to enjoying a cleaner, healthier air.
Galvante cited the recent favorable Environment Performance Index (EPI) rating of 71.7 points given by Yale University to the Philippines, proof that the country’s efforts to control its air pollution, including its other environment pollution issues, is finally paying off.
An EPI rating tracks a country’s performance indicator across 10 policy concerns that fall under two main categories: environmental public health and ecosystem vitality. These indicators provide a gauge at a national government scale to measure how close a country is to achieving its environmental policy goals.
In measuring our Ecosystem Vitality, for instance, the following seven policy concerns are closely monitored: (1) Climate Change, which closely monitor efforts at curbing CO2 emissions which largely contributes to greenhouse effect, (2) Agriculture, which monitors the implementation of pesticide regulation and the purity level of agricultural water, (3) Fishery, which monitors the health of marine trophic index and trawling intensity, (4) Forestry, (5) Biodiversity, which focuses on the protection of Biome and Marine Habitats, and a close monitoring and management of identified critical habitats, (6) Water, which focuses on the monitoring of its health, availability and its effects on the ecosystem, and finally (7) Air.
The proper management of these seven critical policy categories contribute to a country’s performance in its overall Environment Public Health which tracks three concerns: (1) Water, which measures sanitation level and the public’s access to clean water, (2) Air Pollution, which measures the levels of both indoor and outdoor air pollution, and (3) Environmental Burden of Disease.
An EPI point of 71.1 indicates that the Philippines is finally managing the vitality of its ecosystem to reduce factors that endangers the public’s health. It placed the country at the 50th place alongside Australia, and just behind Malaysia and Singapore among the 163 countries that were surveyed.
The fight for clean air
Director Galvante underscored the continuing efforts of government to further lower the incidence of emission generated suspended particulates (floating pollutants) in the air. These are pollutants produced from fuel fumes, or emissions from cars that use petroleum products.
"The Philippines is still on a long way to clean its environmnet but it is already moving. Climate change would be become easier to address if we keep on moving for environmnetal protection and conservation"
Via Reuter
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