Super Typhoon Pepito: Greenpeace Philippines Demands Climate Accountability
As Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi) wreaks havoc on communities still recovering from previous storms, Greenpeace Philippines has issued a strong call for government action to address the root causes of these escalating climate disasters.
Greenpeace campaigner Khevin Yu stressed the urgency of the situation, stating, “Filipinos’ lives are not expendable. Every typhoon that ravages our shores is a stark reminder that those who have done the least to cause climate change are the ones suffering the most.” He emphasized the need for justice, demanding swift government action to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in the climate crisis.
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Devastating Impacts of Typhoon Pepito
PAGASA has warned communities in Luzon and Visayas to brace for storm surges, catastrophic winds, severe flooding, and sea levels reaching up to 14 meters along exposed coasts. The typhoon strikes amid a relentless string of weather disasters in 2024, which included typhoons such as Carina, Enteng, and Julian. These events have claimed over 250 lives and caused damages exceeding ₱25 billion.
Greenpeace highlighted that these disasters are a direct consequence of inaction by fossil fuel companies and governments. The organization calls for systemic changes to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts and immediate disaster response to aid affected communities.
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Global Climate Talks and the Philippines’ Call to Action
Greenpeace Southeast Asia Executive Director Naderev “Yeb” Saño, currently at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, underscored the significance of this year’s climate talks. “Super Typhoon Pepito is not just a weather event–it is a direct consequence of decades of inaction by fossil fuel companies and the governments supporting them. COP29 must deliver binding funding commitments for climate mitigation, adaptation, and addressing loss and damage.”
What’s Next?
As Super Typhoon Pepito continues to batter the Philippines, Greenpeace urges global leaders to prioritize the survival of climate-impacted communities over profit and inaction. The organization calls for stronger commitments to hold climate polluters accountable and to fund climate mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing nations.
The time for urgent action is now. The devastation brought by Pepito is a grim reminder of the stakes in the fight against climate change.
