Filipino climate advocates stage a protest in front of the Japan Embassy in Manila, Philippines June 3, 2024, urging the Japanese government to “undertake drastic measures to rapidly phase out fossil fuel investments in Asia”.

Protest organizer Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development said the action coincides with the three-day Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo. “Japan Energy Summit 2024 is hosted by leading power company JERA and over 4,000 representatives from the sector are expected to attend, including those from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Tokyo Gas, BP, and Exxon and it is seen as a key event for the Japanese LNG and gas industries,” APMDD said in a press release.

Women’s group Oriang leader Flor Santos said “as every year we experience more extreme weather events, any industry event like this further pushes our progress back more years which we cannot afford. Solving the climate crisis requires emancipating the people to demand what is right and just.” (Photos by Mata: Asia Press Photo)