Memorandum for the Petitioners | 18 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. - b. r 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. - c. r 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