Ecology and Environment

What was once the nature-rich, 190-kilometer (118 miles) Manila Bay coastline famous for its beautiful sunset, straddling the highly populous capital region of Metro Manila and several provincial regions, is facing severe environmental degradation called reclamation. These reclamation projects pose…

Bishops from Mindanao, led by Bishop Cerilo Alan Uy Casicas from the Diocese of Marbel and Reverend Father Jerome M. Millan, Director of the Social Action Center in the Diocese of Marbel, submitted petitions to President Marcos last October 11,…

Mindanao Sakay-Lakad-Layag (SaLakYag) 2023 continued, with more civil society organizations joining the caravan in amplifying the call to pass the Rights of Nature bill and Declare a Climate Emergency. Three more PMPI Clusters have launched their SaLakYag journey on 3…

The Mindanao Sakay-Lakad-Layag or SaLakYag 2023, a significant environmental event, kicked off on 2 October 2023. Organized by the Mindanao clusters of Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc., namely the ZAMBASULI (Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-tawi), DOPIM (Dipolog, Ozamis, Pagadian, Iligan, Marawi), DRC…

In the face of unparalleled environmental challenges, the pivotal role of today’s youth in preserving our planet has never been more vital. Throughout the month of August 2023, the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc (PMPI)  and the Rights of Nature PH…

Japan cannot possibly outlive the atrocity of dumping radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. In fact, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) is an example of how nuclear meltdowns negatively impact the entire world, as its toxic wastewater travels across the…

“We appreciate the government’s initial investments in climate-neutral approaches and recent attention towards a circular economy approach, recognizing the urgency of unsustainable production and consumption leading to a planetary crisis. As the country embarks on the full implementation of the…

Will the world’s major coastal cities, such as NYC, survive escalating global heat conditions in Greenland? And what if both Greenland and Antarctica follow the recent very disturbing pattern of the world’s oceans? For the first time that scientists can…

Oceans of the world are in a dangerous red zone that exceeds safe limits for marine and terrestrial life because of excessive heat. Several statements by climate scientists show heightened concerns about how this plays out, as 2023 could be…

The framework of our civilization is premised on the destruction of the planet. This article is an edited version of a speech the author delivered at Health of Mother Earth Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Conference with the theme ‘Advancing Environmental Justice…