Barely a week after the Eco Walk that gathered more than 3000 to the streets to demand climate action, communities again have taken the streets to declare that now is the time for energy transformation.

Climate change exacerbates every social injustice that has been and is being fought by a myriad of social movements for generations. On October 10, communities and civil society stepped up their climate campaigns by joining Reclaim Power, a collaboration of social movements, international networks, NGOs and grassroots organizers, working on every continent to highlight the connection between energy systems and climate change.

Laudato Si's momentum is felt especially in places like the province of Quezon where again the church lead delegates from different parts of Quezon Province celebrated Mass and organized Eco-Walk for Climate Justice in Pagbilao.

Pagbilao, Quezon: Laudato Si’s momentum is felt especially in places like the province of Quezon where again the church lead delegates from different parts of Quezon Province celebrated Mass and organized Eco-Walk for Climate Justice in Pagbilao.

 

Anti-coal communities picketed in front of the 140 MW Petron and the 600 MW SMC Coal Plant in Limay, Bataan.

Bataan, Zambales: Anti-coal communities picketed in front of the 140 MW Petron and the 600 MW SMC Coal Plant in Limay, Bataan.

 

Batangas City: The people of Batangas have spoken –-they do not want coal in their province. This was their call as they went out on the streets to rise up against coal and mining.

Batangas City: The people of Batangas have spoken –-they do not want coal in their province. This was their call as they went out on the streets to rise up against coal and mining.

 

Davao City: Youth for Climate Justice Davao, together with Sanlakas Youth, support the fight for energy Transformation.

Davao City: Youth for Climate Justice Davao, together with Sanlakas Youth, support the fight for energy Transformation.

 

General Santos City: Hundreds of parishioners and community leaders from different parts of the SOCSARGEN Region gathered in Lagao Parish Church, to discuss climate justice and dirty energy.

General Santos City: Hundreds of parishioners and community leaders from different parts of the SOCSARGEN Region gathered in Lagao Parish Church, to discuss climate justice and dirty energy.