PH urges other countries to make progress in global fight against climate change 17 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ellalyn De Vera-RuizThe Philippines urged other countries to make progress in the global fight against climate change amid the gathering of world leaders at the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP24) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Climate Change Commission Secretary Emmanuel de Guzman said COP24 is an opportunity for countries to demonstrate their commitment and to set stronger climate action in the gathering being held in Poland. The Philippines and many other countries are already facing challenges, such as droughts, higher sea levels and catastrophic typhoons exacerbated by climate change. “We need to incorporate climate change in our long-term policy.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 10, 2018 11:48 UTC