July 22, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda said that the Philippines is ready to lead the fight to combat climate change during the Summit of the Consciences for the Climate in Paris, France.
“I come from a country that is 0.3 percent emitter of carbon in the world and yet we are one of the most vulnerable nations as you have seen and witnessed with Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. Being a vulnerable nation that is not the cause of this vulnerability, we hope that the Philippines will […]
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July 21, 2015
“Climate change goes beyond science, beyond politics, beyond territorial boundaries. Inaction and apathy would spell death and loss.” With this statement, Senator Loren Legarda signed the Call to Conscience for the Climate and said that she will launch a Summit of the Consciences for the Climate in the Philippines.
Legarda, a panelist speaker at the Summit of the Consciences for the Climate in Paris, France that will be held today, July 21, said that everyone, especially leaders, should reflect on how […]
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July 20, 2015
Senator Loren Legarda today said she is hopeful that the Summit of the Consciences for the Climate in Paris, France could greatly contribute to a successful climate change negotiations in December.
Legarda, a panelist speaker at the Summit that will be convened by French President Francois Hollande, said that this gathering of religious, political and environmental leaders will engage participants to reflect on their commitment to protect the planet.
“I hope that the reflections we make in this Summit would influence leaders at the […]
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July 20, 2015
In line with this year’s celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week (July 17-23), Senator Loren Legarda today urged the government to ensure that personswith disabilities (PWDs) are engaged in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) programs.
Legarda said that aside from ensuring access to government services, PWDs should also be consulted in crafting DRRM plans and involved in disaster preparedness efforts so that their special concerns are addressed.
“Our PWDs are twice more likely to lose their lives or […]
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July 20, 2015
Sen. Loren Legarda said Sunday she would be taking part in a Summit of the Conscience for the Climate on Monday in Paris.
In a statement, she said the summit aims to enjoin every citizen of the world to take action to address climate change.
“Until we have taken it upon ourselves to be part of the solution… then the greatest challenge we will have to fight to combat the warming climate and its effects is our own indifference,” Legarda said.
She said […]
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