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a.
Three (3) community witnesses were presented to share
their stories as typhoon survivors (mother and youth) who
lost several loved ones due to tropical storm Sendong
(“Washi”) and a Disaster Risk Reduction officer, who
experienced super typhoon Haiyan and how Camotes
Island in Cebu achieved zero casualty. Ms. Amalia
Bahian, Ms. Monica Piquero Tan, and Ms. Honeylyn
Gonzales were presented as community witnesses.
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Six (6) expert witnesses discussed the following topics:
human rights responsibilities in relation to climate change;
the Honorable Commission’s role in this global issue; the
concept of a “just transition” and the corporate
requirements of Carbon Majors to ensure that they act
responsibly in relation to climate change; the health
impacts of climate change and the development of health
adaptation strategy by the State in relation to climate
change; how the United Nations Guiding Principles
provide an analytical lens on what may constitute adequate
human rights protection from climate harms in the
Philippines, including the role of businesses in addressing
these harms and the identification of any policy gaps that
should be addressed by the Philippine government; and
Climate Compensation Act and principles of liability for
large scale greenhouse gas emitters.
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Mr. Kumi Naidoo, Ms. Laura Gyte, Dr. Glenn Roy Paraso,
former Chair of this Honorable Commission Ms. Loretta
Ann “Etta” Rosales, and Dr. Margaretha WewerinkeSingh testified as expert resource persons for the
petitioners. Mr. Naderev “Yeb” Sano, one of the
petitioners, spoke about his personal concerns and insights
and, as a former Commissioner of the Climate Change
Commission, he was similarly presented as an expert
resource person.
3.20. While not an official part of this national inquiry, on 16 January
2019, Greenpeace Netherlands invited the Honorable Commission for expert
presentations on the topic ‘ '' Corporate action on human rights and climate
change: a deep dive into Shell’s actions and policies’’ held at Nyenrode
Business University in Breukelen, Netherlands:
a.
The following expert resource persons made their presentations
on the aforementioned topic: Mr. Greg Muttitt, Ms. Laurie van
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