As defined by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 1994, climate change is “attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods.” More recently, the UN-supported Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) re-establ. [...] Proof of Climate Change The concept of climate change has long been a subject of debate. [...] The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the occurrence of global climatic change through observation and measurement of ten key physical features of the planet. [...] Recognizing the current climate change dilemma as one of the leading causes of biodiversity loss, FPE pushes for mitigating and adaptation measures through site-specific, multi-faceted strategies and solutions that aim to minimize harmful emissions and waste, pursue the adoption of renewable energy sources, and promote a climate-resilient Philippines. [...] Further Reading: Recommended Primers on Climate Change To learn more about climate change and topics and indicators related to it, FPE recommends the following material, which are available in full online: - When the Earth Heats Up: Frequently Asked Questions on Climate Change (Communication Foundation for Asia, 2012) - Climate Change in the Philippines (PAGASA, 2011) - The Basics of Climate Chang.
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