“Camarines Norte communities take charge of local climate fight”

Key points

• Camarines Norte declares October as Climate Literacy Month to integrate climate education into schools.
• Climate advocacy groups push for grassroots empowerment and just energy transitions.
• New initiative aims to involve communities in local energy planning and funding access.
• Upcoming offshore wind and 10 MW solar projects raise concerns about rural livelihoods.
• Activists stress education as path to inclusive, community-centered energy development.