Interestingly, the country’s 0.9 metric tons per capita CO 2 emissions was significantly lower than 1968 Singapore (2.7 metric tons), 1982 South Korea (3.6 metric tons) and 2004 China (4.1 metric tons). With this backdrop, our policy-makers should focus the climate change mitigation efforts of the country on the transportation system and provide more for our adaptation if we are to effectively respond to the challenges of climate change. Developed nations role and the quest for climate justiceIn the international arena, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a climate summit, two years after the historic COP 21 Climate Change Agreement in Paris. Without question, the industrialized countries should carry more weight in addressing climate change. Although entitlement to such funds cannot be mistaken, the Philippines’ pursuit of climate justice will have another dimension if the effects of the changing climate is linked to human rights.

Source: Philippine Star December 21, 2017 03:45 UTC