John Leo Algo

1 month ago | illuminem.com | John Leo Algo

Illuminem VoicesSustainable Finance · illuminemX · Climate Change · Public GovernanceThe Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage is now operational. As of its Board meeting last April in Barbados, the FRLD will now proceed to give USD250 million in grants to developing countries for strengthening national responses against loss and damage (L&D). This is part of its “start-up phase” lasting until 2026, with nations able to access up to USD20 million for their projects.

1 month ago | gmanetwork.com | John Leo Algo

For the lucky Filipinos who went to polling centers known as classrooms to cast their votes in the recent elections, they only spent up to 20 minutes in the area. For others, it took them hours due to long lines, malfunctioning machines, or some other reason. No matter how long, there is one common denominator in our experience: extreme heat. No, there is no strong El Niño this year; this is simply the new normal.

2 months ago | illuminem.com | John Leo Algo

2025 marks the 10th year since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, then heralded as a game-changer in addressing the climate crisis. However, the past decade has seen little meaningful progress. Recent climate negotiations or COPs have been mired by familiar problems: more words than actions, deep division among blocs of countries, the unjust presence of fossil fuel lobbyists, and the unwillingness of historical polluters to provide enough support to vulnerable countries.

Mar 26, 2025 | dailyguardian.com.ph | John Leo Algo

By John Leo Algo2025 for the Philippines is not just defined by the elections. It is also defined by change against climate change. This year would see the country update or introduce new plans and policies that would set the direction of how it would address the climate crisis. These would cover different aspects, including the long-term plan for reducing emissions, enabling a just transition towards national sustainable development, and localizing adaptation to extreme impacts.

Mar 21, 2025 | illuminem.com | John Leo Algo

The road to net-zero is not an easy path, but for the Philippines, the journey is even more difficult. As the Philippines prepares to update its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) before COP30, a key question is whether it will finally set a net-zero emissions target. The country remains the only one in ASEAN to not have such a pledge.