Survivors of Super Typhoon Odette in the Philippines are taking legal action against Shell, alleging the company's contribution to climate change made the event more likely and severe. The lawsuit, filed in UK courts, aims to hold Shell accountable for its role in the climate crisis and the resulting damages. This case is part of a larger movement seeking to attribute climate harms to fossil fuel companies and seek justice for vulnerable communities impacted by extreme weather events. The survivors' legal action highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on regions like the Philippines, where communities face continuous destruction and struggle to recover. This case represents a significant step in holding major oil and gas producers accountable for their role in climate damages, particularly for those in the Global South.
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Hyundai Motor Highlights WFP Partnership Achievements in Films on IONIQ 5’s Role in Sustainable Humanitarian Operations
Hyundai Motor Company has partnered with the UN World Food Programme to showcase the use of Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicles in humanitarian operations in the Philippines and other countries. The deployment of IONIQ 5s, along with EV charging and solar PV infrastructure, aims to reduce emissions, achieve carbon neutrality, and support aid efforts. Hyundai Motor's donation of IONIQ 5 vehicles and support for energy efficiency initiatives demonstrate a commitment to addressing climate change and fostering sustainable humanitarian activities, providing lower-emission mobility solutions, saving operating costs, and enabling more access to renewable energy for food-insecure communities in climate-affected locations. The EVs feature advanced technologies to ensure efficient and sustainable transportation of supplies, showcasing Hyundai's dedication to innovative and sustainable humanitarian solutions.
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Strengthening urban resilience through collaboration: lessons from India, Kenya, Myanmar and the Philippines | International Institute for Environment and Development
Various organizations in India, Kenya, Myanmar, and the Philippines are implementing nature-based strategies to improve water and green resource management, address flood risks, and empower vulnerable communities in urban areas. The focus is on community leadership and collaboration to build inclusive, climate-resilient cities rooted in local priorities. These efforts will be showcased at the Resilient Cities Forum, aiming to encourage collaborations among funders, city governments, researchers, practitioners, and private-sector organizations. The Urban Resilience Strategic Exchange (URSE) platform, co-chaired by UK FCDO's CLARE program and the Adaptation Research Alliance, brings together funders, research institutions, and city partners to align strategies for inclusive, locally-led urban resilience. The videos highlight the importance of locally-led adaptation and community expertise in building climate-resilient cities, with a focus on empowering marginalized groups to shape policies and investments affecting their lives.
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Philippines commissions 6.5 MW solar project for social housing
The Ning Ning Solar Rooftop Project in the Philippines is the world's first grid-connected, solar rooftop project within a social housing community, providing clean energy to almost 2,000 homes and expected to reduce over 6,233 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the project's benefits, such as revenue generation for community services and additional power supply to the grid. The successful collaboration between the government, private sector, and local communities paved the way for this innovative project, with plans for more rooftop solar projects in the future to further combat climate change.
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First Fixed-Bottom Offshore Wind Project Auctions In The Philippines Secured
The Philippines is making a strong commitment to building a commercial offshore wind industry, with a focus on fixed-bottom technology. The Green Energy Auction Program Round 5 (GEA-5) is set to release the country's national pipeline by the end of the year, positioning the Philippines as a rising force in Asia's clean energy transition. The auction, focused on 3.3 gigawatts of fixed-bottom capacity, aims to move projects into construction sooner and deliver utility-scale clean power with fewer technical uncertainties. The strategy supports the country's push for dependable renewable generation and long-term energy security and climate goals. The government's structured approach and clear roadmap have the potential to make the Philippines one of the fastest advancing offshore wind markets in Asia, attracting global capital and supporting local industry growth.
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Philippine Victims of Typhoon Odette File Landmark Legal Challenge Against Shell
Sixty-seven Philippine citizens have filed a legal claim against Shell for its role in climate change that supercharged Typhoon Odette, leading to deaths and destruction. The case is the first to directly link oil and gas-fueled climate change to personal injuries in the Global South. Recent attribution science connects climate change to increased likelihood of storms like Odette, with a study showing anthropogenic climate change has more than doubled the likelihood of such events. The case also highlights Shell's knowledge of their product's contribution to climate change and their decision to increase fossil fuel production. The article discusses the legal obligations of governments to protect the right to a healthy environment, with the opinions of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights and the International Court of Justice setting a significant precedent in climate-related cases. The quality of arguments made in courts and the science backing those arguments will be crucial in determining outcomes, with the use of scientific evidence, including local indigenous knowledge, being important in future climate litigation. Claimants are seeking damages from Shell, which has a deadline to respond before formal court proceedings in December 2025.