Philippines: Dominicans launch climate change and human rights handbook

By LiCAS News

The launch of the manual, titled “Climate Change and Human Rights Education for Youth in the Philippines,” was done in collaboration with the University of Santo Tomas SIMBAHAYAN Community Development Office (SIMBAHAYAN) and the Center for Continuing Professional Education and Development (CCPED).

Ms. Laurence Blattmer, coordinator of the Dominicans for Justice and Peace program, stressed the importance of equipping educators with the tools to teach about the intersection between climate change and human rights.

She stressed that “educators can inspire and empower students to become proactive global citizens by understanding the deeply linked nature of climate change and human rights.”

Father Aniedi Okure, OP, Promoter General of Justice and Peace and Permanent Delegate to the United Nations, stressed humanity’s responsibility towards the environment and future generations.

“We who are alive today, we do not inherit the land from our ancestors, but we borrow it from the future; if you are given land, you are obliged to take care of it,” Father Okure said.

The launch event featured discussions between human rights advocates, climate activists and academics, all of whom highlighted the crucial role of educators in raising awareness of these pressing issues.

Prior to the launch, a four-day workshop was held at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in July, focusing on integrating climate change and human rights education into the country’s Ministry of Education’s Matatag curriculum.

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