GlobalWitness 348d ago

As world leaders debate loss and damage funding, two Filipino farmers describe their community’s struggle with the devastating impacts of the climate crisis. “I feel scared, and I’m worried about what might happen,” says Joseph. He and Anabelle are farmers in Benguet Province in the Philippines, a country that contributes less than 1% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions but is one of the most climate-vulnerable. As the climate crisis intensifies, so does the damage to their farms and lives. Oil, gas, and coal are responsible for almost 90% of carbon dioxide emissions, which are cooking the planet and super-charging extreme weather events like those experienced with increasing frequency by Anabelle and Joseph. The loss and damage fund was created to help poorer nations hit hardest by climate breakdown. But the current $702 million pledged is just a drop in the ocean. Fossil fuel companies rake in billions. They must pay into the fund to help rebuild, protect, and pay for some of the damage they've caused. For more information see: https://globalwitness.org/loss-damage With special thanks to ADRA.