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An open letter from survivors of climate catastrophe in the Philippines

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau,

Two years ago, the world stood witness as Haiyan (known in the Philippines as Yolanda), one of the strongest and deadliest typhoons ever recorded, left thousands upon thousands of our friends, neighbours, relatives and loved ones killed and missing, rendering millions of others homeless and more hopeless than ever.

You have promised that your government will make real change in addressing the global climate crisis. We wholeheartedly welcome this and call on you to commit to bold solutions based on science and justice. As you prepare to attend the United Nations climate negotiations in Paris we implore you to consider what climate justice truly looks like in the communities most affected by climate change – for our survival is non-negotiable.

Here is a list of four critical things your government can do to hold true to your words.

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