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Coming Back to the Senses: A Gentle Return to Nature Connection
Each sense is a portal—back to ourselves, to nature, and to this moment. In a world that constantly pulls us into our...
Apr 213 min read
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Festivals and Footprints: How Our Joy Affects the Planet
There is environmental cost of our cultural festival and celebrations. ©8214erika Cultural festivals are among humanity's most cherished...
Apr 76 min read
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The Heroes of the Chaom Pen Community Protected Area in Preah Vihear
"Before you begin to ask for assistance from God, you must first help yourself." ©Miguel Jeronimo. Three forest warrior heroes, Ta Chhum,...
Feb 103 min read
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Soil as a Solution to Climate Change
Although excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere drives global warming, its presence in soil can be beneficial by enriching carbon...
Feb 33 min read
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The Need for a New Culture of Socialization Based on Nature Connection and Harmony
We lack comprehensive rules for nature, granting no comparable rights to animals, plants, or landscapes, and treat nature as an infinite...
Jan 275 min read
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Living Co-existence with Natural Disasters: Local Knowledge in Indonesia - Part 1
Observation of natural signs, as practiced by Sundanese communities, can strengthen disaster resilience. ©Jens Moser, Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND...
Jan 64 min read
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Ecocide: A Crime Against Our Planet
Imagine someone deliberately destroying a city, poisoning rivers or burning down forests - a terrible crime, right? But what happens when...
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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Tonle Sap Lake: A Complex System Requiring Conservation- Part 2
Addressing the Challenges: A Multi-Faceted Approach The future of Tonle Sap Lake is at a tipping point. With immediate action—integrating...
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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Descendants of the Social Seedlings in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second-largest mountainous province in the northern highland region. It is renowned for its rich forests—a...
Aug 26, 20246 min read
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Nature's Impact: How Nature Education Enhances Organizational Development
Making money and getting things done are still in focus for large parts of society, especially in the private sector. However, there is a...
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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A Tale of Two Rivers: Comparing the Mogpog and Clark Fork in Environmental Remediation
Ronnel Nolos had a high school classmate who crossed the Mogpog River to school every day. Then his friend died of cancer due to heavy...
Jul 29, 20243 min read
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Meaningful Relationships: How Nature can help us
Humans are social creatures by nature. Our lives are enriched and defined by our relationships, whether with family, friends, or broader...
Jul 15, 20245 min read
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Outdoor Yoga: Diving Deep into Nature Connection and Serenity
Yoga is a mind-body exercise that enhances physical, mental, and spiritual health. The Sanskrit root "yuj," which means to connect or...
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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I Got Chased by a Ram at Glacier National Park and Understood Forest Protection
My name is huy (yeah it’s not capitalized), an EcoCupid from Vietnam and a long-time hiker. In August 2022, during my Fall 2022 Academic...
May 27, 20243 min read
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Forest Finance: Unpacking REDD+ Initiatives in Southeast Asia
Walking through the dense, once-unspoiled forests of Southeast Asia, one cannot help but feel a profound sense of loss as the stark...
May 13, 20243 min read
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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
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Literary Landscapes: The Power of Eco Poetry
An empty background for the bird’s traversal, set with obstacles to be navigated: isn’t this the principle? The bird enters the forest;...
Mar 29, 20244 min read
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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
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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
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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
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