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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
Sustainability for the Cambodian Art Scene
It is true that the disparities in funding opportunities for artists in Southeast Asia as compared to European artists or artists based...
May 6, 20244 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
Tech's Toxic Trail: Confronting E-Waste in Southeast Asia
Everyone is happy about a new electronic device, especially if it looks better, works faster, and is advertised as less-energy-consuming....
Apr 22, 20244 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
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
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
The Underwater Gold Rush: Southeast Asia's Stake in Deep-Sea Mining
The ocean, covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, remains one of the most unexplored and enigmatic frontiers. Within its dark...
Mar 15, 20244 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
Cultivating the Future: Empowering Young Farmers in Southeast Asia
Agriculture is the backbone of Southeast Asia’s economies and rural livelihoods. The average age of farmers in Southeast Asian nations...
Feb 23, 20244 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
Baby Steps for Climate Action
Climate change is an undeniable global crisis, and while many acknowledge its severity, the prospect of making a difference often feels...
Jan 26, 20243 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
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