Hi John,

I'm Krishna Ariola, and I'm a 21-year old climate activist from the
Philippines. For decades, my province has been caught in a tug-of-war
between coal and renewable energy.

I'm writing to ask you to join me and millions around the world to strike
for the climate this September. 

[ [link removed] ]Find a local climate strike near you, or organize one.

The story of the struggle against coal in my home province, Negros
Occidental, started the same year I was born, in 1997.

4 proposed coal plants, countless mobilizations, and 22 years later: not a
single coal-fired power plant has been built on our beautiful island.
Thanks to women-led grassroots campaigns, we’ve won momentous victories
and since then, we have been dubbed the renewable energy capital of the
Philippines, and the solar power capital of Southeast Asia.

My people have won many battles to protect our province from coal, but we
have yet to win the war. That’s why on September 20, I’ll be on the
streets of Negros Occidental, Philippines, with millions worldwide
striking for a safe climate and a better future.

[ [link removed] ]Join together with people where you live for the September climate
strikes.

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Many say that adults have failed us — but mine is a different story. My
parents and grandparents stood strong in protecting our province. They
made it clear they would not allow energy development to come at the
expense of ecosystems, the climate, and our people. My generation owes it
to them to continue this fight.

That’s why I joined over 2000 youth climate strikers to protest in front
of the provincial capital last March calling on our Governor to declare
Negros Occidental a coal-free province.  And he did. Once again in June
over 1000 youth and community members greeted a newly elected Governor to
ensure they’d uphold that promise and create a Negros Renewable Energy
Council to coordinate all programmes in the province. You can win progress
like this where you live too — we’ve shown that people power works.

[ [link removed] ]Don’t wait. Sign up now to attend or host a Climate Strike event where
you live.

My home province in the Philippines is fortunate enough to have already
paved a path to renewable energy. I hope you can find inspiration in our
story of multigenerational grassroots struggle, and join us on September
20th to hold elected officials accountable where you live.

The Philippines and other climate vulnerable nations have had enough. We
won’t wait for governments to take the bold climate action our planet
needs, and neither should you.

Stand in solidarity with us and help make the climate strikes in September
a turning point not just for the Philippines, but for nations around the
world. Talk to your leaders, engage your community, and be brave enough to
imagine a better future. That’s how we’ll build a more just and
sustainable world, together.

Sincere thanks,

Krishna

Youth Strike for Climate Philippines

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