07 December 2023

The Future Speaks

The climate crisis is not just changing the planet, it is changing children. It infringes on the most fundamental rights of every child –  to health, survival and development, education, an adequate standard of living  and their  right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment . Without the opportunity to meaningfully participate and…, Youth-led climate actions in the Philippines:, The Grow School by Youth Uprising Philippines Grow School Agriculture, THE YOUTH GROUP: Youth Uprising Philippines “Changing agriculture in the Philippines one school at a time, one student at a time.”  This project began as a mock paper assignment for a 19-year-old girl in one of her classes. Witnessing the severity of hunger issues in the Philippines and recognizing the potential of her idea to make a tangible…, Youth Strike 4 Climate Philippines Young Climate Leaders Program, THE YOUTH GROUP: Youth Strike 4 Climate Philippines According to Presidential Proclamation 1160, which declares November 25 of each year as the "National Day for Youth in Climate Action," the Philippines recognizes the role of youth in combating climate change in unique and useful ways. The proclamation encourages youth to take action on climate…, Project SHRED by BALLESTERIAN Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) Project SHRED (Sanitation and Hygiene Resiliency through Eco-Friendly Initiative for Development), THE YOUTH GROUP:  BALLESTERIAN Youth For Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O)  The global community recognizes that solid waste management is an issue requiring serious attention.  It is a significant environmental concern in developing countries like ours, the Philippines, as we aggressively pursue economic growth, production, distribution…, Central Mindanao University - National Environmental Awareness Month Celebration Action Series on National Environmental Awareness Month, THE YOUTH GROUP: Central Mindanao University College of Forestry and Environmental Science Student Council (CMU-COFESSCO) The student council is actively tackling crucial climate-related issues, understanding that environmental protection is a shared concern with global consequences. These challenges are interconnected and impact both local…, Education Information Campaign on Solid Waste Management  NEEDED Project (Nature Education on Environmental Design and Economic Development), THE YOUTH GROUP: Kasambuhan A’a Kauman Association for Sustainability, Innovation and Empowerment (KAKASIE) Improper waste disposal is causing serious environmental issues in our Barangay and throughout the province of Tawi-Tawi. Community members are indiscriminately disposing of their garbage, dumping waste materials on the coastline in…, MaBOTEng Kapalit: Food and Bottle Exchange for Climate Change MaBOTEng Kapalit: Food and Bottle Exchange for Climate Change, THE YOUTH GROUP: SinopTrisyon  Climate change poses a threat to the Philippines due to the vulnerability of its islands and the frequency of typhoons. Human activities, such as high greenhouse gas emissions and the production of approximately 0.75 million metric tons of plastic pollution annually, exacerbate the crisis. Pollution adversely affects…, Adopt-a-Watershed Program by KNHS YES-O Adopt-a-Watershed Program, THE YOUTH GROUP: Kabasalan National High School's Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (KNHS YES-O) Kabasalan is a municipality in Zamboanga Sibugay with rich natural resources extending from ridge to reef. Agriculture serves as the primary source of livelihood for its residents. To ensure a bountiful harvest, farmers rely heavily on an…, CICCADA Sustainable Fashion CICCADA Sustainable Fashion, THE YOUTH GROUP: CICCADA CICCADA is a sustainable fashion brand and movement addressing fashion waste. Fashion waste is highly connected to improper solid waste management, leading to climate issues. The fashion industry is a significant contributor to climate change, as the generation of fashion waste is linked to various climate-related problems…, Ridge-to-Reef Camp by Lalakybayin Ridge-to-Reef Camp, THE YOUTH GROUP: Lalakbayin  The Ridge-to-Reef camp in Coron, Palawan, addresses environmental degradation caused by illegal fishing practices and mass tourism, which impact the ecosystems of the Calamianes region. Despite the  increased Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), ongoing conservation efforts are necessary to combat this issue. The coastal…, #PablueOcean Iloilo #PablueOcean Iloilo Environmental Clean-up Drives, THE YOUTH GROUP: Iloilo A’TIN (SB19 fanbase in Iloilo) Every year, tons of trash and various pollutants find their way into the sea. Some are washed ashore by the waves, while others are consumed by marine animals. The impacts of litter on global warming and the economy are often overlooked, if not disregarded.  Ocean trash poses dangers to both…, Kabataan Dapat Ready Kabataan Dapat Ready Emergency Preparedness Trainings, THE YOUTH GROUP: SK Municipal Federation - Catubig, Northern Samar Catubig is one of the municipalities in Northern Samar. Our town is often devastated by typhoons, massive flooding, and other man-made crises, such as insurgency. Children and youth are vulnerable during these disasters. Many of our children and youth are affected because they lack…, Raise for Habitat A Livable Home for Catandunganon, A Biodiversity Advocacy, THE YOUTH GROUP: Raise For Habitat Catanduanes, as an isolated province part of the Bicol Region, experiences the greatest impact and challenges brought about by the disastrous effects of climate change, particularly from natural disasters. This indirectly contributes to the long-term hindrance in the socio-political resilience and advancement of…, Project MARKA by KAYA NA Project MARKA Environmental Education, THE YOUTH GROUP: Kagay-anon Youth Network Alliance (KAYA NA)  The community is facing a critical environmental challenge characterized by inadequate awareness and understanding of the pressing issues surrounding improper solid waste management and plastic pollution. This lack of awareness results in an alarming environmental degradation trend. The…