Reyes responds to Diaz’s “It is NOT legally binding”

I am writing in response to the article by Mr. Rony V. Diaz (Manila Times, Dec. 21) who was reacting to my recent article entitled “The Paris Agreement: reflections on a human endeavor” (Manila Times, 18 Dec).

Firstly, I am pleased to note that Mr. Diaz and I basically agree on the challenges ahead – the Philippines’ spectacularly ambitious pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent, China’s attitude toward reducing her emissions, the carbon tax, and the difficulties the global community faces in achieving the 1.5 celsius temperature goal.