MANILA, PHILIPPINES, September 20, 2024 – Students and climate advocates at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) joined climate activists for this year’s Global Climate Strike under the theme “End the Era of Fossil Fuels.” The strike called for urgent, fair, and equitable solutions to phase out fossil fuels, focusing on redistributing the burdens and benefits, especially for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Organized jointly by 350 Pilipinas, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, Agham Youth-PUP, the university’s administration, and the Office of the Student Regent, the event wrapped up the PUP’s Climate Week, held from September 16 to 20, 2024.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines joins youth-led climate strike: “Fund Our Future, Go Fossil Free!”
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, September 20, 2024 – Students and climate advocates at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) joined climate activists for this year’s Global Climate Strike under the theme “End the Era of Fossil Fuels.” The strike called for urgent, fair, and equitable solutions to phase out fossil fuels, focusing on redistributing the burdens and benefits, especially for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Organized jointly by 350 Pilipinas, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines, Agham Youth-PUP, the university’s administration, and the Office of the Student Regent, the event wrapped up the PUP’s Climate Week, held from September 16 to 20, 2024.