National Inquiry on Climate Change

We made history! The Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) released its final report on the National Inquiry on Climate Change in May this year—the first of its kind in the world.

The final report is the result of a seven-year inquiry conducted by the CHR at the request of communities and individuals that have been severely impacted by extreme weather disasters in the Philippines, such as super typhoon Haiyan. BHP Billiton, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ENI, ExxonMobil, Glencore, OMV, Repsol, Sasol, Shell, Suncor, Total, and RWE were among the 47 investor-owned corporations named in the petition.

“The findings of the Commission on Human Rights are a victory for the millions of people whose fundamental rights are being impacted by the corporations behind the climate crisis,” said Yeb Saño, Greenpeace Southeast Asia Executive Director. “The message is clear: there are legal grounds for communities to hold corporations accountable for undermining climate action.”

The next step forward is for the government to implement genuine climate action. A vibrant democracy and good governance will enable climate and environmental justice.

“The era where the fossil fuel industry and its backers can get away with and profit from their toxic practices is coming to an end. Impacted communities will continue to assert their rights, and demand justice. It’s time to reclaim your power,” Saño added.