 Countries in Asia, like Japan and South Korea, have recently announced their goals to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 and 2064 China. Even the Philippines declared a moratorium on coal power. These pledges are the first steps to reaching our climate goals, but these countries must walk their talk. Net zero emission pledges must be followed up with the real action on the ground in order to meet these goals. In Japan, their plan relies heavily on unproven technologies and false solutions, while in the Philippines, the moratorium still permits coal projects in development to proceed despite the harm they cause to communities and the environment. Most of these pledges do not include their overseas investments which make up the bulk of their carbon emissions. The proof is in real action. We are in a climate emergency and the solutions are clear. We must shed false illusions in favor of indigenous knowledge and respect the rights of communities.