Tiktok & “Green Influencers”: Can They Make an Impact?
Tiktok is no longer only known for dance challenges and lip-syncing. Now, among others, it houses a growing number of videos on climate change and sustainable practices steadily gaining millions of views. This article explores whether this form of activism is to be encouraged.... Read More
Individual Citizens & Customers
The Fatigue of Personal Responsibility in Fighting Climate Change
Within this past week alone, words of irresponsible industry practices blew up in social media, and most people’s responses showed bewilderment and exhaustion that their individual actions might be useless in fighting climate change.
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Kasim Arifin’s 15 Years of Service in Waimital as a University Student
Kasim Arifin was a university student when he chose to serve and walk the talk. He stayed for fifteen years in remote Gemba, Indonesia, to farm and help the small village prosper.... Read More
The Skills We Need for the Future of Jobs in Sustainable Development
It is important to note that the scope of employment is changing, and it is time for young people worldwide to prepare for the future of jobs, as they are the key participants on this matter.... Read More
How Veterinarian Sugeng Dwi Hastono Takes Care of Sumatran Wildlife and How We Can Help
"The bottom line of wildlife conservation is that wildlife belongs in the forests and humans belong in cities and villages, and nobody should cross that line."... Read More
Am I Suicidal?
Often, suicidal thoughts are intrusive. I can be happy and enjoying the day with my friends until I suddenly think, ‘Oh, this is nice, but I want to die.’... Read More
On Buying Locally, Sourcing Locally, and Consuming Critically
Today, it is so easy to buy Italian leather boots and Japanese snacks from the comfort and safety of our home, wherever that may be.... Read More
Cross-Generational Mental Health Awareness: The Youth Needs You
In recent years, there is a rise in mental health discussion everywhere. Information and resources are being passed around. People are slowly normalizing talking openly about their mental health.... Read More
William Kamkwamba, the African Youth Who Seizes the Wind
When William Kamkwamba was 13, his East African country, Malawi, was in a famine. His parents could not pay for school because drought attacked their fields. William Kamkwamba had to leave school and drop out. ... Read More
Zhang Junping’s Sisyphean Task: from Abandoned Mines to Green Paradise
Some local governments in China have approached Zhang to learn his methods in treating and greening their abandoned mines.... Read More