Code Green PH

Code Green PH A youth-led nonprofit environmental organization in the Philippines — educating, advocating, and acting for the environment and for the people.

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29/05/2026

“Dili makaboang sig fight for climate justice?”
“Dili man.”

At this point, climate justice advocates aren’t losing their minds — we’re just reacting normally to a system where the DENR signs off on destruction in the name of “development,” governments protect corporate interests more than communities, and the Global North continues fueling the climate crisis while the Global South suffers first and worst.

They call it progress while forests are cleared, oceans heat up, communities get displaced, and climate disasters grow deadlier every year.

Maybe the real insanity is watching all this happen and still pretending profit matters more than people and planet.





Code Green PH Leads Discussions at “Ayos Basura” Waste Management TrainingCode Green PH proudly served as one of the spe...
21/05/2026

Code Green PH Leads Discussions at “Ayos Basura” Waste Management Training

Code Green PH proudly served as one of the speakers during Ayos Basura: Building Responsible Waste Habits, a Waste Segregation and Solid Waste Management Training spearheaded by the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) last April 30, 2026, in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City.

The activity gathered members and families of the Sitio Mahayag Alliance of Structured Household (SMASH) to strengthen awareness and promote responsible waste segregation and sustainable solid waste management practices within the community.

Through interactive discussions, workshops, and community planning sessions, participants were encouraged to take active roles in maintaining cleanliness and environmental responsibility in their barangay.

Code Green PH shared insights on proper waste segregation, household waste management, and the importance of collective community action in addressing environmental concerns. The engagement also highlighted the value of youth participation and grassroots collaboration in advancing more sustainable and climate-resilient communities.






Caption | Jamilah Carcuevas
Layout | Schatz Collin Alin



Code Green PH is a youth-led non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C

𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 | Greenpeace Southeast Asia Activists were detained by Authorities during the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu for holdin...
09/05/2026

𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 | Greenpeace Southeast Asia Activists were detained by Authorities during the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu for holding a peaceful protest urging ASEAN leaders to take action on the plastic crisis and fossil fuel dependence.

Why do we detain the ones who are fighting for our environment rather than the big contributors to the degradation of our planet? Peaceful protest is not the problem; it is the system that turns a blind eye to the effects of its actions on our environment and people.

We at CodeGreen PH call for the immediate release of our activists. And urge the ASEAN leaders to take accountability and listen to the people demanding climate justice.





STATEMENT ON THE PARTIAL REOPENING OF BINALIW LANDFILLThe decision to partially reopen the Binaliw Landfill raises serio...
04/05/2026

STATEMENT ON THE PARTIAL REOPENING OF BINALIW LANDFILL

The decision to partially reopen the Binaliw Landfill raises serious concerns, particularly as the issues surrounding the previous landslide remain unresolved.

While the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Environmental Management Bureau Region VII (EMB-7), frames this move as a balance between environmental protection and operational necessity, public safety and accountability must not be secondary considerations.

Reopening a landfill tied to a fatal incident without full transparency undermines public trust. The affected families and the broader community deserve clear, accessible, and continuous updates on the status of investigations, accountability measures, and long-term corrective actions. Environmental governance is not only about technical compliance, it is equally about transparency, credibility, and justice.

If reopening proceeds, it must be contingent upon strict, independently verifiable enforcement of all environmental and engineering safeguards. This includes rigorous monitoring of slope stability, proper leachate management, and full adherence to the conditions outlined in the amended Environmental Compliance Certificate. Compliance reports must be publicly disclosed in a timely and understandable manner.

However, this raises a critical concern: if such safeguards were indeed strictly implemented before, the disaster would not have occurred. This calls into question how these standards are enforced in practice. Without clear accountability, independent verification, and full transparency, there is no sufficient basis for public trust that these measures will now be upheld.

Stakeholder engagement must go beyond procedural consultation. Local communities, civil society organizations, and independent experts must be given meaningful roles in oversight to ensure that safety assurances are grounded in verifiable evidence and not mere administrative claims.

Cebu’s waste management challenges are real and urgent. However, expediency cannot justify exposing communities to renewed risk. A sustainable solution demands not only functional infrastructure, but institutional accountability and a demonstrable commitment to preventing another tragedy.

We therefore take a firm stand: the reopening of the Binaliw Landfill must be halted while the case remains ongoing. Anything less compromises justice, weakens accountability, and endangers lives.

We call on the DENR to suspend reopening plans, release full and regular public reports on the status of the case and site conditions, and establish an independent, multi-sectoral monitoring body with genuine community representation.

Public safety is non-negotiable. Accountability is non-negotiable. We cannot and will not accept another preventable disaster.






Words | Catherine Aluba
Pubmat | Zandra Canoy

Four Years of Resistance. Four Years of Collective Power.For four years, we have stood in unwavering solidarity with com...
03/05/2026

Four Years of Resistance. Four Years of Collective Power.

For four years, we have stood in unwavering solidarity with communities on the frontlines of climate injustices turning urgency into action and voices into movements.

Last April 26, 2026, we celebrated not only the milestones this organization has reached, but the people who made them possible. The voices that refused to be silenced, the courage that stood its ground, and the youth who chose to act, again and again, because we believe in fighting for something greater than ourselves.

Four years in, and our purpose is clearer than ever.

The fight is far from over, but neither are we. For the planet. For the people. For the future.





Caption | Merl Quiño
Layout | Ram Obedencio



Code Green PH is a youth-led non-government organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C.

Commercial Fishing | The Hidden Costs of a Growing IndustryWhen demand for seafood increases, so does the pressure on ou...
02/05/2026

Commercial Fishing | The Hidden Costs of a Growing Industry

When demand for seafood increases, so does the pressure on our oceans. Commercial fishing has transformed from small scale local efforts into a massive global industry worth billions of dollars. But behind this growth are serious ecological and social problems.

Overfishing is a major concern, with many fish populations being pushed to the brink, especially slow reproducing species like sharks. Every year, millions of sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles are unintentionally caught and killed as bycatch, often suffering injuries or death from nets and fishing gear. Practices like bottom trawling damage the seafloor and harm marine habitats, while abandoned ghost gear continues to trap animals long after fishing stops.

This industry also creates economic inequalities. Small scale fishers are often pushed out of their traditional fishing areas by large industrial vessels, which capture most of the profits. Over 80% of global subsidies go to these large fleets, leaving local communities struggling.

The pollution does not stop there. Discarded fishing gear and plastic waste continue to pollute the oceans, threatening countless marine species. The long term effects of these practices endanger both marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

Addressing these issues requires community involvement and fair management. Sharing benefits, protecting habitats, and reducing harmful subsidies are crucial steps. Protecting our oceans is not just about saving marine life. It is also about safeguarding the livelihoods and food security of millions worldwide. Immediate action is needed to turn the tide before it is too late.

What we take from the ocean today shapes what it can give tomorrow.

Research file:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GBIyNVF6nNbvksAMhRPNvihqzNTj56LSwsijnIpZzG4/edit?usp=drivesdk






Research | Margaret Leigh C. Alchivar
Theresa C. Beduya
Caption | Ken Noblezala
Layout | Janiel Kaye Montero



Code Green PH is a youth-led non-government organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C.

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡...
30/04/2026

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝

𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠?

Glaciers around the world are shrinking fast. Smaller ones are the first to go, and in some areas, more than half could be gone within 10-20 years.

In the Arctic, most of the long-lasting ice has already disappeared. Greenland continues to lose massive amounts of ice every year, while Antarctica is being weakened from below as warmer ocean water melts ice underneath, pushing glaciers faster into the sea.

Even if global temperatures stabilize, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏. Ice loss locks the planet into centuries of rising sea levels, slowly reshaping coastlines, water systems, and communities worldwide.

This isn’t a future problem anymore… it’s already happening, layer by layer, right now.

As this continues, Code Green Philippines calls for urgent climate action: stronger emissions reduction, protection of vulnerable ecosystems, and long-term solutions for communities already facing the effects of a changing planet.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬.






Research | Eloise Dorothy Patiño
Caption | Gwendolyn Opon
Layout Megan De Castro

Read the previous post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E4s4W39Hj/



Code Green PH is a youth-led non-government organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C.

𝐋𝐓𝐊 𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘Water scarcity is no longer something that can be seen happening far off into the future – it is a ...
29/04/2026

𝐋𝐓𝐊 𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

Water scarcity is no longer something that can be seen happening far off into the future – it is a real phenomenon now threatening various communities in the country.

For example, water shortage problems have become increasingly visible in the Philippines due to the fast pace of urbanization, population growth, and climate change, which negatively impact the natural sources of water. Many communities are facing water shortage issues when natural sources cannot be used because it is the time of year when reservoirs are empty. It also becomes very difficult for people in rural areas to have access to clean water. Even those who live in urbanized cities feel threatened by frequent outages of water supplies. This requires urgent measures from Filipinos to ensure better management and protection of this valuable resource.

At Code Green Philippines, we recognize that water shortage is a serious issue that directly impacts our communities and is no longer only an environmental issue. Therefore, by teaching people about the importance of water conservation in daily life, we hope to raise awareness of this issue. Through actual efforts, the organization seeks to involve Filipinos in a variety of programs and activities pertaining to responsible water use.





Research | Eloise Dorothy Patiño
Caption | Junekempt C. Lunday
Layout | Megan De Castro

Read the previous post on Water Scarcity here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17RwvWVQQd/


Code Green PH is a youth-led non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C.

𝐔𝐒-𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐯𝐬 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫The dispute among the United States, Israel, and Iran is a geopolitical and environmental catastrop...
27/04/2026

𝐔𝐒-𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐯𝐬 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫

The dispute among the United States, Israel, and Iran is a geopolitical and environmental catastrophe due to long-standing disagreements about nuclear development and regional power. Aside from its human and political effects, the war impacts ecosystems, natural resources, and global environmental stability, proving that environmental destruction is a significant consequence of warfare.
Attacks towards fossil fuel infrastructure around the Strait of Hormuz have increased the potential of environmental disasters, such as oil leaks, which might damage the Persian Gulf and surrounding urban areas. The war has also had a significant impact on climate change, emitting millions of tons of greenhouse gases and releasing poisonous pollution into the atmosphere through fuel fires throughout Tehran.






Statement | Johan Pauline Esmeralda
Layout | Angelique P. Gacita

Full statement:
https://acesse.one/0ozea22


Code Green PH is a youth-led non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C.

April 23, 2026 | AI is Thirsty... and We Didn’t Notice𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋, 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓,  & 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄.But underneath all of tha...
25/04/2026

April 23, 2026 | AI is Thirsty... and We Didn’t Notice

𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋, 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐓, & 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄.

But underneath all of that, something very old is being used to keep it alive: 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑. 🌊

Artificial intelligence runs on massive data centers that never sleep (24/7). They heat up, so they need cooling. They need electricity. They need constant manufacturing support, and all of it pulls from freshwater systems more than most people realize.

By 2027, AI-related water use could reach 4.2 to 6.6 billion cubic meters annually. In 2023 alone, data centers already used around 560 billion liters of water, mostly hidden in cooling systems and energy production.

You don’t see it when you use an app. You don’t feel it when you get an answer in seconds. But somewhere else, water is being redirected, consumed, and reduced, often in places where people already struggle to access it.

What’s even more concerning is where this is happening. A lot of data centers are being built in areas already facing water shortages. So while digital systems expand, the pressure on local water supply also grows.

But AI isn’t just the problem, it can also be part of the solution. The same technology draining water can also help protect it: detecting leaks, predicting droughts, improving irrigation, and managing supply more efficiently. It’s a double-edged system... powerful, but dependent on how we use it.

The real question isn’t whether AI is good or bad.

It’s whether we’re building it blind, or building it right.

Building it like we understand the cost, or like we forgot there is one.

Because innovation that forgets the planet isn’t progress. It’s pressure.

𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕.







Research | Niña Azumi Lebita
Nicole Ashly Maglasang
Caption | Gwendolyn Opon
Layout | Angelique P. Gacita

Research file: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11bI-jzh9OS8lJvU80hiDhPjDbmAUl4gx_VjnHncvHJ0/edit



Code Green PH is a youth-led non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C.

SDG-Conference 2026: Data & Advocacy for Sustainable Solutions brought forward many voices that challenged both what we ...
22/04/2026

SDG-Conference 2026: Data & Advocacy for Sustainable Solutions brought forward many voices that challenged both what we know, but also what we choose to do.

A very powerful segment from Code Green PH (a youth organization based in Cebu), discussed the tragic loss of 36 lives due to the landslide at the Binaliw landfill site. While this landslide has often been labelled a “natural disaster,” a discussion on this event revealed an even more disturbing truth; it was the result of systemic failures in the area of waste management, governance and lack of accountability.

Grounding their presentation in fieldwork, research and community narratives, the talk highlighted the human cost of neglecting to care for the environment; behind every statistic are actual people (families, communities and lives) that have been dramatically affected.

The session called on everyone (government, businesses, communities and individuals) to share in the responsibility to build sustainable systems and prevent future tragedies, and that the change occurs when a collective effort is made to create this responsibility, and when everyone is willing to have the courage to demand better.

As Earth Day approaches, the message becomes an even greater reminder; it is not only a day to celebrate our planet, but it serves as a reminder that we all play a part in protecting our planet through action, accountability and the choices we make moving forward.






Words | Junekempt Lunday
Layout | Ram Obedencio



Code Green PH is a youth-led non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental protection and climate justice.
As an independent initiative, we operate without external funding and rely on the support of partners and individuals who share our vision. To help sustain our projects and advocacies, you may extend your support through our Finance Officer:
0928 777 1272 CL**K C.

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