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UN council adopts Philippines resolution

Pia Lee-Brago - The Philippine Star
July 9, 2026 | 12:00am
UN council adopts Philippines resolution
The Philippines, as penholder, together with Bangladesh and Vietnam, presented this annual HRC resolution focusing on climate adaptation and intergenerational equity.
AFP / Daniel Slim

MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted on Monday by consensus the Philippine-led resolution on Human Rights and Climate Change.

The Philippines, as penholder, together with Bangladesh and Vietnam, presented this annual HRC resolution focusing on climate adaptation and intergenerational equity.

Ambassador Carlos Sorreta, permanent representative of the Philippines to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, presented the resolution on adoption day on behalf of Bangladesh and Vietnam.

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