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Dive into the Journal for tips, stories, and insights that guide you toward personal growth, environmental connection, and life-changing adventures. Whether you’re preparing for a transformative camp or exploring ways to deepen your relationship with nature, our journal provides practical advice and inspiring content to support your journey.

Burmese Farmers Learn How to Make Compost Online

Every day, we prepare meals and end up with kitchen waste, but do you know what happens to it once we throw it out? In Myanmar, roughly...

Jun 24, 20245 min read

Understanding Animal Noises: What They Tell Us

Observant social media users know that there is a day for almost everything, even International Nothing Day (in case you wonder when: 16...

Apr 29, 20243 min read

What Angkor Can Teach Us About Today's Climate Challenges

The Angkor Empire, which flourished from the 9th to the 15th centuries in what is now Cambodia, is often celebrated for its architectural...

Apr 17, 20244 min read

Green Metrics: Rethinking Wellbeing Measurements

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Human Development Report 2023/2024, titled "Breaking the Gridlock:...

Mar 22, 20243 min read

Eco-Friendly AI? Southeast Asia’s Early Adopter Advantage

Southeast Asia, a diverse and dynamic region, is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI). Such applications are deeply embedded in...

Mar 8, 20243 min read

Exploring the Ecological Self: A Paradigm for Sustainable Living

The term 'ecological self' originates from the fields of ecopsychology and environmental ethics. The origin and development of such...

Mar 1, 20243 min read

The Web of Life: Political Pathways to Safeguard Biodiversity

Building on our knowledge on the importance of biodiversity and indigenous wisdom in recent weeks, we now turn to potential policy...

Feb 19, 20243 min read

The Web of Life: How Indigenous Wisdom Preserves Biodiversity

After last week's focus on overall biodiversity, we now approach the importance of indigenous practices for biodiversity in Southeast...

Feb 9, 20244 min read

The Web of Life: Exploring Biodiversity

Whilst the whole world is talking about climate change and the associated (technical) solutions, it is often lost in the shuffle that...

Feb 2, 20244 min read

Harnessing Nature’s Potential with Transformative Learning

In a world dominated by screens and virtual experiences, the importance of connecting with the natural environment cannot be overstated....

Jan 19, 20243 min read

Unlocking Emotional Intelligence in Nature

One day, I received an invitation from the YEP Academy to organize a camp named "Unlock Emotional Intelligence in a Natural Setting."...

Jan 9, 20244 min read

Liberation: Free yourself from the "shoulds"

Unlearning is the deliberate letting go of what we have been taught and the willingness to discover our own truths and break free from...

Jan 5, 20243 min read

Why people have poor outdoor experiences

In general, but increasingly since the pandemic, people want to spend quality time in nature. It is considered healthy; a sign of an...

Dec 30, 20233 min read

Leadership and its environmental dimension

‘Leadership’ is a term which is heavily present in the contemporary world of work. However, it can be interpreted in various ways, shaped...

Dec 22, 20234 min read

Steps Toward Zero Waste Communities in Asia

Zero Waste is often used as a buzzword in today’s sustainability discourse. However, the term is older than one might think. It was first...

Dec 15, 20235 min read

The missing link - Why COP28 should prioritize nature and outdoor education

The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) is taking place these days - in good chronological harmony with previous years. The focus will be,...

Dec 8, 20234 min read

COP28: Why It Matters for Asia

Towards the end of each year, the Conference of the Parties (COP) is organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...

Nov 28, 20234 min read

The Rise of Social Enterprises: Why do young Asians prefer them over NGOs?

Talking to young Asians in the realm of social impact leaves no doubt: a noticeable shift has occurred when it comes to choosing their...

Nov 24, 20235 min read

Unveiling Personal Growth through Outdoor Adventures

The journey of personal development is a quest to understand oneself, to grow emotionally and mentally, and to become your own best...

Oct 30, 20233 min read

The Power of Preparation: Mastering Natural Hazards

We all cherish the great outdoors and the beauty of nature, especially when we get to enjoy it together. While nature's wonders are a...

Oct 23, 20234 min read