Break Free Concert in Tacloban

Local artists in Tacloban perform at the concert in support to the global call to Break free from fossil fuels. The concert is part of the culminating activity for the week-long Leyte leg of Break Free 2017, a series of peaceful community mobilizations across the Philippines contributing to the second wave of global actions against fossil fuels.

Unique identifier: GP0STQW48

Type: Image

Shoot date: 25/03/2017

Locations: Asia, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Tacloban

Credit line: © Francesco Pistilli / Greenpeace

Size: 6000px × 4000px 23MB

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Philippines Join the Global 'Break Free' Protests Against Fossil Fuels

Various activities are organized in the Philippines as part of the global movement against fossil fuels called "Break Free".

Coal-fired power plant host communities in Toledo City, Cebu, carry out a 60KM Climate walk from Toledo City to Cebu City. Communities are asking the government to say "No to coal" and shift to renewable energy.

The Stand-Up Paddling group paddles a 13-km from Marcelo Fernan bridge to Ludo, Cebu City to convey Cebuanos’ strong opposition to coal.

The Salt Water Dragon Boat Club organized a "Dragon boat race for the climate" as part of the team's awareness and their way of coping after their tragic experience when Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines in November 2013.

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