23 change (modelling) and assessing these changes with future climate simulations; and a model that contains estimates of the quantities, locations, and nature of the world’s oil, gas, and coal reserves and resources. The Inquiry Panel heard seven experts of its own invitation: Joni Pegram, who discussed children’s rights in relation to climate change; Adam Matthews,97 as co-chair of Transition Pathways Initiative,98 who discussed the Church of England’s responsible investment practice; Dr. Jaap Spier, who discussed the Oslo Principles on Global Climate Change Obligations; Lene Wendland,99 who discussed human rights responsibilities of business in the context of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; Ben Schachter,100 who discussed climate change and its impact on the effective enjoyment of human rights, and human rights obligations of States; Dr. Swenja Surminski,101 who discussed climate change and its impact on the human rights of the Filipino; and Linda Siegele,102 who discussed the provisions of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement as they relate to adaptation, loss, and damage. On 11 and 12 December 2018, the final set of public hearings was conducted at the Session Hall of the CHRP in Metro Manila. Three resource persons103 were presented to share their stories as typhoon survivors who lost loved ones to Typhoon Washi (local: Sendong), and a Disaster Risk Reduction officer, who shared how Camotes Island in Cebu survived Super Typhoon Haiyan (local: Yolanda) with zero casualties. Six expert witnesses discussed the following topics: human rights responsibilities in relation to climate change; the Commission’s role in this global issue; the concept of a “just transition” and the corporate requirements on Carbon Majors to ensure that they act responsibly in relation to climate change; the health impacts of climate change and the development of a health adaptation strategy by the State in relation to climate change; how the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights provide an analytical 97 Director of Ethics and Engagement of the Church of England’s Pensions Board. 98 An initiative that assesses companies’ preparedness for the transition to a low carbon economy (citing https://lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/tpi, last accessed Nov. 13, 2019). 99 Chief of Directorate at the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights, Economic and Social Issues Section. 100 Focal Point on Climate Change of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. 101 Head of Adaptation Research, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science. 102 103 Senior Teaching Fellow, Climate Change Law and Policy, SOAS University of London. Ms. Amalia Bahian, Ms. Monica Piquero-Tan, and Ms. Honeylyn Gonzales.