BBM urges developed states to rectify climate injustice

Developed countries should do more and act immediately to rectify climate "injustice," President Marcos said yesterday, as he called for a multilateral approach to pushing back climate change.

- ALEXIS ROMERO

Addressing the Australian parliament in Canberra, Marcos said the Philippines accepts and is doing its part in the collective responsibility to address climate change. He pointed out that the Philippines is in danger of becoming a net carbon sink, absorbing more carbon dioxide than it emits.

"Yet, we are one of the most climatevulnerable countries in the world, ranking first in the 2023 World Risk Index," Marcos said.

"This glaring disproportion between our share of responsibility and our vulnerability reflects an injustice that must be corrected. Developed countries must do more. And they must do it now," he added.

Marcos said his administration is committed to accelerating just, affordable, sustainable, and inclusive energy transition towards carbon neutrality. But he also cited the need for multilateralism to work to address the problem.