Community

Building a Green Future: Youth-Led Environmental Action in the Philippines
From the Green Brigade to Eco-Warriors, youth-led groups across the Philippines are taking bold action on climate change.

Marco Cruz

Community Action
The Power of Collective Action: How a Neighborhood Transformed Its River
Residents along the Pasig River in Mandaluyong have organized a cleanup and rehabilitation program that has transformed a polluted waterway into a community asset.
Climate Adaptation
Mutual Aid and Climate Resilience: A Story of Survival in the Typhoon-Prone Region
In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan, communities in Eastern Visayas created resilience networks that are now saving lives and building climate adaptation.
Indigenous Knowledge
Saving the Forests Together: Indigenous Communities and the Government Unite
In Palawan, a partnership between indigenous communities and the government is protecting forests, restoring biodiversity, and creating sustainable livelihoods.
Waste Management
The Urban Composting Collective: Turning City Waste into Community Wealth
A composting cooperative in Makati is turning organic waste into high-quality compost, creating jobs and reducing landfill waste.

Reforestation
A Community's Vision: Reforestation as a Path to Peace and Prosperity
In Maguindanao, a community reforestation program has planted over 500,000 trees, restored wildlife habitats, and created a pathway to peace and prosperity.
