The Green Thumb Coalition (GTC) is a nationwide network that aims to elevate environment issues such as the adverse impacts of mining, illegal fishing, reclamation projects and coal plants.

GTC will engage with political aspirants and the voting public on nine thematic issues at the national level that include:

1) biodiversity and ecosystem integrity;
2) natural resource and land use management and governance;
3) sustainable agriculture;
4) waste management;
5) upholding human rights and integrity of creation;
6) climate justice;
7) mining, extractives and mineral resource management;
8) energy transformation and democracy; and
9) people-centered sustainable development.

Major activities includes a series of forums nationwide leading up to the May elections to raise awareness among the voting public to choose the right leaders who will champion the environment and share plans for a greener economy.

The Coalition is scheduled to be in the different provinces of the country like Batangas, Palawan, Zambales, Sorsogon, Mindoro, Tuguegarao, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, Samar, Leyte, Socsargen, Davao, Zamboanga and Caraga to formally introduce the group’s green electoral campaign to the local communities.

Let’s do our part by taking care of our environment everyday and this coming elections, let’s vote for our environment.