Annie Perez-Gallardo, a Communication Program instructor and multi-platform journalist, reported from Baku, Azerbaijan, where she covered the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29), a United Nations climate change framework convention held from November 11 to 22.
Perez-Gallardo focused on the Philippine delegation and local Civil Society Organizations, documenting their positions and activities at this international event. Her coverage highlighted the Philippines’ stance on key issues, including loss and damage, just transition, and clean energy.
As a fellow of the Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie, Perez-Gallardo joined educator-journalist Edmar Delos Santos (Don Mariano Marcos State University and Rappler) in representing the Philippines. The DW fellowship supported journalists from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Timor Leste in reporting on climate change and sustainability.