The Philippines, in particular, is highly vulnerable to climate change. However, our situation will only worsen if we fail to implement effective and necessary interventions to climate change, especially as its impacts contribute to exacerbating current and emerging challenges in governance and impede progress toward inclusive and sustainable development.
In this spirit, the publication aims to contribute to ongoing efforts to address the climate crisis. We hope the ideas and initiatives shared by committed individuals and organizations in these pages help inform, inspire, and encourage participation in collective solutions for humanity’s future.
***
The Solutions Review presents a carefully curated compendium of think pieces that bring together the key themes and different perspectives shared by experts, scholars, and key stakeholders during the annual Solutions Conference.
The 2024 issue will explore the theme “Confronting the Climate Crisis” and build upon the discussions from The Solutions Conference 2023 hosted by KAS Philippines on this very topic.
KAS Philippines hopes that The Solutions Review will serve as invaluable reference material for a broader audience of passionate individuals and groups, enabling them to further drive positive and meaningful progress on the thematic issue discussed during the Conference.
Contents
Foreword
Daniela Braun
Can the Public End Celebrity Private Jet Surveillance and Climate Change?
Sophiya Navarro
Embracing Sustainability: Makati’s Response to the Climate Crisis
Mayor Abby Binay, Makati City
Smart City Initiatives in a Highly Urbanized Area: The Case of Baguio City
Francis Camarao
Localizing Climate Resilience: The Philippines' Path to Community-centric Climate Solutions
Mae Anne Mangubos, Ayn Torres, and Katherine Mae Sarmiento
Rethinking the E in ESG: Investing in Brown Firms for a Greener Future
Joshua Uel Abad
Wardrobe for a Warming World: Fashion’s Role in Mitigating Climate Change
Marie Antoinette de Jesus
Unpacking Justice Issues in the Full Life Cycle of EV Batteries: Lessons and Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region
Jefferson Chua
From Running in Circles to a Circular Economy: The Role of Philippine SMEs toward a Sustainable Future
Christopher Ed Caboverde and Hauvre Somova
