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The struggle for Water: The Chile–UAE Treaty and the risk of Hydric Plunder in Patagonia

When a trade agreement becomes an ecological warning The recent submission of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Chile and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the Chilean Chamber of Deputies has been celebrated by political and business sectors as…

Green Groups to PBBM: Uphold the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment

24 July 2025, Quezon City.  As affected families and communities rise from the onslaught of recent severe weather disturbances, civil society groups urged President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to prioritize policies, programs and resources to effectively uphold the right of every…

Empowering Change Beyond Conference Halls: The 5th HLU’s Immersive Natural Classroom Experience in Siquijor Island

The 4th Series of the 5th Hanseatic League of Universities Conference By Genevieve Balance Kupang, Siquijor Island, Philippines. Thank you for reading this series’ 2nd and 3rd articles. In today’s evolving academic landscape, conferences transcend traditional venues, embracing vibrant spaces where…

Incinerator Project in Manila will only Submerge the City into more Woes

Green groups call for sustainable, people-centered solutions ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) Manila, Philippines — Environmentalists warn that the massive flooding and the sanitation issues should not be used to legitimize the implementation of the Waste-to-Energy (WtE)…

EcoWaste Coalition Affirms Unity with COMELEC in Pushing for Green Electoral Reforms

19 July 2025, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for a zero waste and toxics-free society, has reiterated its unity with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in promoting reforms to make the elections environmentally sustainable. The poll body on…

A Catastrophic New Normal Has Arrived

 A new study published in Earth’s Future by researchers from Uppsala University with Belgian, French, and German universities have shown that climate change is morphing into a full blown ogre of destruction as several regions of the world are no…

A Five-Pronged Strategy to End Plastic Pollution in Bangladesh—With People at the Center

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues in Bangladesh, threatening ecosystems, public health, and urban hygiene. Experts agree that the crisis stems more from its irresponsible use and widespread mismanagement than from plastic production itself. Plastic’s low…

From FfD4 Sevilla to Brazil COP30: Rethinking Climate for Sustainable Development

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Sevilla from 30 June to 3 July 2025, marked a decisive yet delicate moment for global climate and economic governance. With over 15,000 participants including 70+ heads of state,…

Children at High Health Risk Amid Scorching Heatwave Sweeping Bangladesh

A severe heatwave is currently sweeping across Bangladesh, posing serious health risks—especially to children. Over the health and safety of children in this extreme weather, as soaring temperatures continue to impact communities nationwide. According to UNICEF’s Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) released…

Al Gore Puts Down ‘Climate Realism’

Al Gore, speaking in Nairobi, gave a TED speech that set the stage for where the world stands in its search for Net Zero by 2050: “Many of the oil, gas, and coal producers and their financial allies are now…

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