Manila, March 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (New York time) warned that climate change is the most serious threat facing humanity, especially for vulnerable nations.

"For the Philippines, the climate crisis is not a future risk, it is for us a present reality. It reshapes our coastlines, our communities, and even the Filipino psyche," Marcos said during the special plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters here.

Marcos also emphasized the mental health impact on youth, citing a 2022 survey which showed that young Filipinos have the highest vulnerability to climate anxiety.

Standing by the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, Marcos renewed his call on develope...