PH to push for evidence-based solutions vs. climate change

KUALA LUMPUR — The Philippines made a commitment to push for evidence-based solutions in addressing the impacts of climate change.

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said this during his intervention at the ASEAN plenary session.

Climate change is the most defining and cross-cutting challenge of our time, according to Marcos, adding that its unprecedented impact has the potential to disrupt communities and supply chains.

''As one of the most climate-vulnerable regions globally, nearly half of the entire ASEAN population faces significant climate-related risks,'' Marcos said.

''As the host of the Board of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage, the Philippines will continue to advocate for scientific and evidence-based, investment-led, and transformative solutions to the climate crisis,'' he added.

The Philippines was elected to host the Loss and Damage Board in July 2024. The Loss and Damage Fund aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable countries dealing with the devastating effects of climate change.

Marcos called on the ASEAN partners to scale up predictable, accessible, and adequate climate finance to enable the regional bloc to realize its climate ambitions and safeguard the future of communities. —AOL, GMA Integrated News