PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte renewed his call to neighboring countries to take swift action to address climate change 'anchored on the principles of justice and fairness' during his recent intervention at the just concluded China-Asean Special Summit.
Pointing to the 26th Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), the President underscored that developing coastal states such as the Philippines 'contribute the least to global warming,' [but] they 'bear the brunt of the adverse effects of climate change.'
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his remarks during the virtual plenary session of the ASEAN-China Special Summit at the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City on November 22, 2021. The President, in his remarks, recognized China as ASEAN's comprehensive strategic partner. Nevertheless, he raised the South China Sea issue, saying that it has become a strategic challenge that cannot be solved by force. RICHARD MADELO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
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