Iloilo citizen groups called for broader public participation in climate action as they launched the country’s first “Community Climate Response Hub” (CCRH) and presented a citizen-led urban heat report during a forum on Tuesday.
The CCRH was launched by a multisectoral coalition of youth groups, civil society, and people’s organizations to boost community-led climate adaptation and disaster risk response. It aims to become a center for grassroots collaboration on climate resilience efforts.
Founding members include Greenpeace Philippines, Green Forum Panay Guimaras, Homeless People’s Federation Philippines, and other local groups. The hub is intended to support citizen-led initiatives, data collection, and local policy development on climate and disaster issues.
The report titled Turning Down the Heat: Citizen Science and the Urgency of Climate Action in the Philippines was also unveiled during the event. It explores urban heat impacts through community narratives and scientific observation.
The research underscores the need for people-centered climate governance and emphasizes public participation as a key pillar in both local and national climate responses.
