People of Asia for Climate Solutions national coordinator Oscar Gabriel , with student-trainees Princess Agnila, Josie Roda, and Vianca EncarnacionA MANILA-BASED climate-advocacy group has selected 18 resource-poor yet deserving students to become renewable energy engineers and champions.
The full scholarship from September 2023 to July 2026 also opens an opportunity for internships to would-be graduates in RE-based companies in China. In the duration of their stay as scholars, they will be provided with board and lodging, receive allowances, plus have the opportunity to visit RE plants, including those in farms that make use of the said type of energy.The communicator said PACS is currently in talks with other learning institutions in China, optimistic of bringing in more Filipino students and other nationals to learn about RE in his country.
He said his country is investing more today in RE which, like the Philippines, has huge promise, being in the tropics blessed with strong winds and plenty of sunlight. Said elements can be tapped and converted into an environment-friendly power source. PACS’ goal in the coming years is to collaborate with more international and local media, including other nongovernment organizations, in order to establish the Belt and Road Initiative Direction toward Green Energy, or BRIDGE. Its goal is to build a safe space for climate and energy NGOs in BRI partner-countries.