Marcos renews call for unity against climate change

FILE PHOTO: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. | PHOTO: Official Facebook page of PCO

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. again called for unity in addressing climate change challenges that the country is facing.

For Marcos, unity in efforts to combat climate change is one of the best ways to ensure that future generations of Filipinos can continue to enjoy the Philippines’ abundant resources,

In a video message for the Climate Change Consciousness Week 2024 Solidarity Night on Tuesday, Marcos said, “We are continuously called to press on so that the next generations can still enjoy the lush and bountiful Philippines that we have inherited.”

The event served as the highlight of Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week.

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Marcos, who also chairs the Climate Change Commission, emphasized the importance of having a collective vision for a sustainable future.

“As we commit to building a Bagong Pilipinas, let our vision be vivid. We want the Philippines that is well taken care of. We want a nation that will remain unshaken no matter the situation. Most importantly, we want to have a people that truly appreciate the abundance of our lands and our seas,” he said.

Marcos likewise encouraged government offices, educational institutions, civil society, the business community, and local government units to strengthen their efforts in localizing the National Adaptation Plan, which aims to reduce climate-related loss and damage by 2050.

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“Together with deeds both big and small, let us stay on our mission for a safer, greener, brighter future for all,” he said.

The Annual Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week is held from November 19 to 25.

It aims to raise public awareness of the importance of climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.