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Quezon City, Philippines – Amid escalating environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action, Rights of Nature PH has launched the “Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans” This groundbreaking initiative, supported by over 28 organizations, a good mix of both individual organizations and coalitions; spanning nongovernmental organizations, youth advocates, and faith-based groups, emerged from the recent General Assembly to advocate for the protection and restoration of the country’s critical water ecosystems and resources.

Quezon City, Philippines – Amid escalating environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action, Rights of Nature PH has launched the “Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans” This groundbreaking initiative, supported by over 28 organizations, a good mix of both individual organizations and coalitions; spanning nongovernmental organizations, youth advocates, and faith-based groups, emerged from the recent General Assembly to advocate for the protection and restoration of the country’s critical water ecosystems and resources.

Quezon City, Philippines – Amid escalating environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action, Rights of Nature PH has launched the “Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans” This groundbreaking initiative, supported by over 28 organizations, a good mix of both individual organizations and coalitions; spanning nongovernmental organizations, youth advocates, and faith-based groups, emerged from the recent General Assembly to advocate for the protection and restoration of the country’s critical water ecosystems and resources.

Manila, Philippines – The Rights of Nature have convened advocates, researchers, indigenous peoples and interest groups for a general assembly dedicated for bodies of water this November 20 and 21 at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center. Rights of Nature PH chose the theme, “To hope and act with creation” caring for lakes, rivers and oceans for this year’s gathering. On the first day, Sr Elizabeth Carranza from the Laudato Si’ Movement Pilipinas opened the assembly with a morning ritual in solidarity for the bodies of water. Then Fr. Christian Buenafe, the executive secretary of the conference of major superiors in the Philippines provided the opening and welcome remarks. The highlight of the day is the rekindling of commitment of RoN Ph by Fr. Edwin Gariguez, the co-convener for Luzon and chairperson of PMPI.

Rights of Nature PH has launched the “Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans” campaign backed by more than 28 organizations, including NGOs, youth groups, and faith-based coalitions, the initiative aims to restore and protect the Philippines’ vital water ecosystems in response to growing environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action. Emerging from a recent General Assembly, the campaign seeks to rally public support for the passage of the Rights of Nature Bill—a proposed law that recognizes the inherent rights of ecosystems. If passed, it would provide legal safeguards for the country’s natural resources, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

RIGHTS OF NATURE PH launches ‘Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans’ initiative to protect key water ecosystems and push for the passage of Rights of Nature Bill. The initiative is supported by 28 different organizations and coalitions, led by the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), Caritas Philippines, Diocesan Social Action Center Calapan, Katutubo Kabataang Umuugat sa Kabundukan ng Sierra Madre, Silang Sagip Kalikasan, and Renacimiento Manila.

AMID the escalating environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action, Rights of Nature PH has launched the “Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans”

Quezon City, Philippines – Amid escalating environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action, Rights of Nature PH has launched the “Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans” This groundbreaking initiative, supported by over 28 organizations, a good mix of both individual organizations and coalitions; spanning nongovernmental organizations, youth advocates, and faith-based groups, emerged from the recent General Assembly to advocate for the protection and restoration of the country’s critical water ecosystems and resources.

Quezon City, Philippines – Amid escalating environmental crises and the urgent need for climate action, Rights of Nature PH has launched the “Rescue Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans” This groundbreaking initiative, supported by over 28 organizations, a good mix of both individual organizations and coalitions; spanning nongovernmental organizations, youth advocates, and faith-based groups, emerged from the recent General Assembly to advocate for the protection and restoration of the country’s critical water ecosystems and resources.

In a powerful display of unity, representatives from civil society, faith-based organizations, and government agencies gathered on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Maryhill School of Theology for “Hope for Creation: Dialogue for a Fossil Fuel-Free Future in the Philippines.” The event aimed to foster meaningful conversations on transitioning away from fossil fuels, with an emphasis on pushing for the endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT).

THE Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) stood in solidarity with global environmental advocates as the sixth International Rights of Nature Tribunal convened a session, titled “The end of the fossil fuel era.” The expert panel at this Tribunal session examined numerous global cases, where the fossil fuel industry has violated nature’s rights, caused extensive harm to communities and accelerated the climate crisis.

September 24, 2024 – The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) stands in solidarity with global environmental advocates as the 6th International Rights of Nature Tribunal convened a session titled “The End of the Fossil Fuel Era” during Climate Week in New York City. This session began a pivotal journey toward addressing one of the most pressing global threats—the fossil fuel industry—and its impacts on nature and human rights. The expert panel at this Tribunal session examined numerous global cases where the fossil fuel industry has violated nature’s rights, caused extensive harm to communities, and accelerated the climate crisis. Cases included false climate solutions, devastating pipeline projects, oil spills, and the creation of sacrifice zones. These testimonies will be highlighted for the UNFCCC COP30 in Bélem, Brazil, in November 2025 to advocate for a “New Pact with Mother Earth.”