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Photos: Pedal for People and Planet on World Environment Day 2022

Climate activists and bikers pedaled in the Philippine capital on Sunday, June 5, 2022, to mark this year’s World Environment Day

Thai retired teacher honored with ‘Green Nobel Prize’ for defense of...

Niwat, also known as Kru Thi among friends, distinguished himself for the uncompromising defense of the Mekong River

Sin against God, unprecedented crime against humanity

There is no doubt that images of what climate change looks like no longer belong to the future but are happening now

Attacks against environmental defenders quadrupled ahead of Philippine polls

The group Kalikasan PNE raised concern that election-related violence might be deliberately targeting defenders

Bishop invites financial institutions to heed call of Philippine Church leaders

Bishop Alminaza said majority of Philippine banks found to have been linked to coal and fossil gas companies and projects “remain mum"

Illegal fishers, loggers in southern Philippines turn environmental defenders

“I did all forms of illegal marine activities because the money was easy,” said the 49-year-old fisherman

SPOTLIGHT: Man who can’t speak gives voice to environment

Ramon Sta. Ana's words are slurred, but whatever voice is left of him, he uses to convince others to protect the environment

What’s next after COP26: Notes, observations, promises

For Filipino delegates at COP26, their pursuit for climate justice will continue in their respective campaigns in the coming months

‘The water is poison’: Chinese activist spends life protecting polluted lake

"When I was a child, we could see the bottom of the lake. When I was thirsty, I drank the water from the lake -- we used it for cooking"

Filipinos at COP26 discuss concerns with Vatican officials

The activists met with Church officials to discuss the situation of communities and the need for funding to help victims of climate crisis

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