Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 19) — The Philippine and German government agree to further improve cooperation in addressing the impacts of climate change, and to help those deeply affected by the climate crisis.
German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action Jennifer Lee Morgan recently concluded her visit to the country, where she met with survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban and held a series of discussions with Filipino officials.
In an interview with CNN Philippines, Morgan said one aspect of possible cooperation is sharing of data.
\”We have a project on climate research that’s actually doing local projection so that you can prepare in advance,\” she said.
The German official added that among her priorities is to speak with German scientists and how they can work with their Filipino counterparts.
She revealed that her trip was personal since she was a climate change negotiator when Yolanda struck, and she wanted to personally hear and see how the survivors are rebuilding from the devastation.
\”The world is not doing what is needed on climate change yet and still emitting so much so we can expect weather events in the future so getting people ready making sure that their homes can stand storms, winds and water is more important than ever,\” Morgan said.
After visiting Tacloban, the German official said she will closely work with her Filipino counterparts as they prepare for the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties set for November in Dubai.
Among the agenda is a breakthrough agreement creating a \”loss and damage fund.\” Under the deal, countries responsible for high carbon emissions will compensate vulnerable nations gravely affected by climate change.
