Albay Gov. Greco “Grex” Lagman stressed that the “urgency of addressing the ongoing climate crisis cannot be overstated, and we must act quickly.”
Climate activists from Manila set foot at Albay in time for the declaration of the State of Climate Emergency in Albay led by Governor Greco Lagman.MANILA, Philippines — The governor of Albay declared Tuesday a state of climate emergency in the cyclone-prone province and vowed to strengthen the implementation of climate adaptation and mitigation programs.
Lagman also urged the provincial and local government units of Albay to declare a climate emergency at the city and municipal levels, integrating it into every plan and policy. “The imperative is to seize this critical decade for action, take the opportunity to preserve hope for a livable future for present and coming generations. Let us embark on the transition to a socially just future,” he added.Climate scientists have warned that the window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future is rapidly closing, emphasizing the need for urgent climate action.
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