Rappler's latest stories on united nations framework convention
Civil society groups condemn ban on colleagues at COP24
'People are demanding climate action from our governments and should be supported for doing so. The Polish government is afraid to see the reality that also they need to act,' says CAN Europe director Wendel Trio
How has Trump's Paris pullout plan affected climate negotiations in Bonn?
Delegations at the latest round of climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany, show that US President Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw from the Paris Agreement has not weakened their stance to fight climate change
UN calls current climate funding an 'umbrella in a hurricane'
'Trying to address climate change at current financing levels is like walking into a Category 5 Hurricane protected only by an umbrella,' says United Nations climate chief Patricia Espinosa
COP 22: Energy is PH's 'elephant in the room'
Environmental lawyer Antonio La Vina says that in order to tackle energy problems in the country there is a need to reduce over dependence on one energy source like coal
Paris Agreement enters into force: Celebration and reality check
Its early entry into force is a clear political signal that all the nations of the world are devoted to decisive global action on climate change
Environmental groups, advocates to Duterte: ‘Let us talk’
Environmental groups and advocates urge the president to look at the vital role the Philippines plays in the global climate pact
Review of PH energy policy underway
It is the obligation of the government to act to save the people from climate change and not wait says Emmanuel De Guzman vice chair of the Climate Change Commission
Human rights in danger of being sidelined in Paris climate deal
Norway the US and some European countries are said to be blocking the inclusion of human rights provisions in the binding part of the deal
Anonymous leaks personal data hacked from UN climate site
Anonymous breached the website of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and leaked the personal information of 1 415 officials
TIMELINE: The long road to the climate summit of the century
In this Rappler infographic retrace the steps the world has taken to address climate change through international summits
Global climate pledges enough to limit warming, but...
UPDATED The UN says that countries can still limit global warming to below the danger threshold but humanity must slash greenhouse gas output even more to avoid devastating climate impacts
Is the Philippines ready for climate action?
Do we have enough commitments to even reach our 2ºC target? And is the Philippines committing enough to leading the world into a carbon neutral future?
Lumad, Asian indigenous peoples begin journey to Paris #COP21
Dulphing Ogan a Lumad from Southern Philippines will join a delegation of indigenous peoples from Asia that will fly to France in December for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 21st Conference of Parties
Rappler Talk: What is PH's contribution to the Paris climate talks?
Rappler talked to Sec Lucille Sering of the Climate Change Commission CCC as Manila prepares for the climate summit in Paris
Will countries achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050?
Will countries dodge decarbonization as a way to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050? Is there a way to achieve this?
Cash crunch for Paris conference – UN climate chief
Christiana Figueres says there is a deficit of 1 2 million euros 1 3 million for the UN Conference of Parties COP 21 as well as the pre Paris negotiating round in Bonn
What’s happening in Paris in December? 10 things to know
Here are some easy to digest facts about the climate conference of the century
Elements of a good Paris Agreement on climate change
Here are the key themes and objectives of the Agreement on Climate Transformation 2015 and the work it has produced
Climate Reality Project launches global call for strong emissions reduction agreement
The campaign will highlight the role of local communities in encouraging their politicians to help reach zero emissions against climate change
FULL TEXT: Manila Call to Action on Climate Change
We call upon the international community to conclude a universal equitable and ambitious climate deal From Manila today we hope to make history together in Paris in December and not simply watch history unfold
Prospects of a Paris climate agreement
The Lima conference proved to be another exercise of endurance patience and perseverance
On climate change: A message from NY to Paris
Cooperative action could perhaps be the best bet to bring together in the words of President Aquino a global maximum effort that will deliver a climate agreement that is fair balanced and in line with the principles of the Convention
Preparing to withstand other extreme weather events
Climate changes may also increase the danger of war because already scarce natural resources including drinking water will be under greater pressure
The fight for food and climate justice
While no country – rich or poor – can afford to be complacent it is the world’s poorest and most food insecure countries that are the least prepared and most at risk
PH commissioner: Where Warsaw conference succeeded, failed
Climate commissioner Naderev Saño said the Philippine delegation wanted 3 things from CoP 19 He assesses how the negotiations fared on each
UN climate talks falter in extra time
UPDATE Hampered by disagreements between developed and developing countries the UN climate talks in Poland go on overtime
Walkout in UN meet over climate compensation
PH 132 other developing nations walk out of critical talks over climate compensation
PH groups hit rich countries for climate change turnaround
A week into the climate change talks in Poland countries are reneging on pledges to cut carbon emissions
US owes us climate debt – PH environmentalists
For causing global warming developed countries must fund climate resiliency programs of poorer countries that are prone to disasters according to activists
Global warming linked to wildfires – UN climate chief
The comments come as debate rages in Australia about whether there is a link between the infernos and global warming
Why there's a need to improve climate finance
Stakeholders also need to make sure promises are delivered
Climate finance crossroads
Climate change is not a separate independent issue but a fundamental problem that cuts across issues
There is no Planet B
Over 17 000 representatives from 192 countries are at the 18th Conference of Parties with the same objective: to come up with a legally binding agreement as a response to climate change
