{"id":6508,"date":"2024-10-16T23:10:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/?p=6508"},"modified":"2024-10-16T23:36:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:36:22","slug":"creatingchangeknhs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/creatingchangeknhs\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Change: A Student-Led Forum on Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions at Kalayaan National High School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Jean Coper<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6528\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6528\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6528\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320783-1-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grades 7 to 10 students from Kalayaan National Highschool participated a forum Creating Change: Student-led Forum on Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions. This initiative is part of the advocacy for Clean Energy Campuses to foster a sustainable transition on our schools which were led by students in creating learning opportunities centered on solutions-based approaches to address the challenges posed by climate change Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><b>October 10, 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 350 Pilipinas, in collaboration with the KNHS YES-O Club, organized a student-led forum titled\u00a0<\/span><b><i>\u201cCreating Change: A Student-Led Forum on Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions\u201d<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Kalayaan National High School, Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. The forum brought together students from grades 7 to 10, teachers, and administrative staff to address the urgent threat of climate change, focusing on renewable energy as a key solution for a sustainable future. The project, along with recent engagements with schools are part of the initiative to advocate for Clean Energy Campuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6509\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6509\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6509\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320135-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students from Kalayaan National High School participates in the forum &#8220;Creating Change: A Student-Led Forum on Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions&#8221; Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For me, however, this forum symbolized something far more personal. As someone responsible for organizing school forums, the opportunity to speak before a large audience has always been both exciting and terrifying because public speaking is not something that has come naturally to me. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I knew this event wasn\u2019t just about discussing renewable energy solutions\u2014it was a call to action.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6520\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6520\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6520\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320555-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jean Coper, the advocacy officer and a campus organizer huddles with YES-O members. 350 Pilipinas co-organized the event with student-led organization in promoting clean and sustainable energy at campuses. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The urgency of the climate crisis demanded that we all step up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and I realized that if I was asking these young students to find their voice and stand up for climate justice, I needed to do the same. This was about more than just organizing an event; it was about embodying the spirit of change I wanted to see in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6515\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6515\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6515\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320372-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A student held a drawing of a solar panel as their group presented during the activity, which discussed different forms of renewable energy available in the Philippines. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day of the forum, standing before over 200 students, faculty, and administrators felt daunting, but in that moment, I reminded myself why I was there. I wasn\u2019t just talking about renewable energy that day\u2014<\/span><b>I was advocating for a future where these students and their communities are no longer vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6517\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6517\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6517\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320444-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before starting their group presentations, the students performed their respective chants per grade level. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the forum unfolded, I saw students actively engaging in discussions, exchanging ideas, and advocating renewable solutions. They weren\u2019t just passive participants; they were stepping into roles of leadership and advocacy. Watching them transform into climate champions reaffirmed the importance of these efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6516\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6516\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320409-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A high-school student presents their answers and discussed the types of renewable energy &#8211; solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was the <\/span><b>heart of\u00a0<\/b><b><i>Creating Change<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0empowering young people to lead in the fight against climate change. The energy and creativity displayed by the students demonstrated that they are not just future leaders\u2014<\/span><b>they are leaders today, equipped with the tools and confidence to drive lasting change in their communities.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6522\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6522\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6522\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320522-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ara Alejo, advocacy officer of 350 Pilipinas shared his insights on the basics of climate science to the students. Emphasizing that &#8220;we can fix it&#8221; as climate solutions are being recognized, are available, and can be led by our communities. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The forum was not just a one-time event\u2014<\/span><b><i>it was a stepping stone for the future.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The students left with a renewed sense of purpose, equipped with the knowledge and tools to take action in their communities. I have no doubt that the seeds planted during the forum will grow into long-term initiatives to combat climate change and promote renewable energy solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6512\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6512\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6512\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320687-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students held calls for climate solutions, promoting renewable energy that is fair and available for us all. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the forum, the students didn\u2019t just leave with new knowledge\u2014they also <\/span><b>took a tangible step by signing the commitment wall, pledging to take action in the fight against climate change.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It was a powerful moment, a shared acknowledgment that change begins with each of us, and this was their first step toward creating a more sustainable future.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6513\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6513\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6513\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320865-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Faculty members from Kalayaan National High School joined together with their students to pledge for a sustainable and renewable energy future. The last activity encouraged the attendees to show their support and commitments by signing a pledge prepared by the Yes-O student organization. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As this event concluded, I hoped to inspire the students to find their voices as well. If I, someone who once feared public speaking, could stand up and advocate for change, then they could, too. As Franklin D. Roosevelt once said,\u00a0<\/span><b><i>\u201cCourage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6521\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6521\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6521\" src=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/world.350.org\/philippines\/files\/2024\/10\/20241010_ClimateForum_NC_P1320666-1065x800.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">350 Pilipinas and students from Kalayaan National High School, in collaboration with the KNHS YES-O Club, organized a student-led forum titled \u201cCreating Change: Student-led Forum on Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions.\u201d The forum discussed the current climate crisis, emphasizing the role of youth in advancing climate solutions for a sustainable future. It also explored how green energy can sustain industries and empower communities. Photo: Nadia Cruz<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The forum was not just a one-time event\u2014it was a stepping stone for the future. The students left with a renewed sense of purpose, equipped with the knowledge and tools to take action in their communities. 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