Name: An economy powered by sun and wind — it's almost here
Uploaded: 2023-09-18T14:47:07Z
Duration: 5 min 20 s
Description: With some of the highest energy bills in Southeast Asia and extreme weather to match, the Philippines experiences the climate crisis -- and climate activism -- as a part of daily life. Clean energy advocate Kala Constantino highlights how people across the country are coming together to transform policies, power and the economy as the island nation maps out its green revolution.

Kala Constantino: An economy powered by sun and wind — it's almost here

An economy powered by sun and wind — it's almost here

With some of the highest energy bills in Southeast Asia and extreme weather to match, the Philippines experiences the climate crisis -- and climate activism -- as a part of daily life. Clean energy advocate Kala Constantino highlights how people across the country are coming together to transform policies, power and the economy as the island nation maps out its green revolution.

Filipinos face some of Southeast Asia’s highest electricity prices while enduring devastating typhoons each year. Across the country, thousands are joining forces to break barriers and drive a transition from costly coal and gas to clean, local energy. New policies, community action, and bold investments are opening the door for wind and solar to transform the economy and protect communities. As more cities and companies commit to renewables, hope grows for an energy system that is both affordable and resilient.