Palawan and COP30: What It Means for the Province

This explainer connects the outcomes of COP30 with Palawan’s environmental and climate concerns. It highlights forest protection, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, climate finance, and a just energy transition, while identifying gaps in action on deforestation, fossil fuels, and critical minerals. It also presents community calls for genuine participation, recognition of Indigenous knowledge, climate justice, and stronger local action to protect Palawan’s natural resources.