Duterte to flout climate change dealPresident Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he will not honor the Paris Agreement on Climate Change which was adopted by the Philippines and about 200 countries in December last year. It also calls on countries to adapt to climate change impacts, increase resilience, ensure sustainable food production and come up with plans to finance efforts of developing countries to implement procedures to minimize climate change. The Paris Agreement on Climate Change seeks to limit global warming to below 2ºC (3.6ºF). When reminded that the Philippines was a signatory to the agreement, Duterte replied:“That was not my signature. The President was riled when the ambassador asked him if the Philippines will be able to limit its carbon emissions.

Source: Manila Times July 18, 2016 14:45 UTC