Chipko Movement, the Anti-Deforestation Tree-Hugging Protest by Rural Women in India
The Chipko Movement, led by rural women in India, used a form of nonviolent protest to protect forests by hugging trees.... Read More
Local Communities
Grassroots to Greatness: Empowering grassroots communities in development practices
The “Grassroots to Greatness” report highlights how integrating the voices of grassroots communities in development practices is vital.... Read More
Looking into Uzbekistan’s Rural Development
The challenges experienced by Uzbekistan's rural populations require solutions tailored to their rural development needs.... Read More
How Ciptagelar Indigenous Community Practices Agriculture in Harmony with Nature
The Ciptagelar Indigenous community has long implemented agricultural practices in harmony with nature to achieve food sovereignty.... Read More
Reviving Physical Bookstores in Japan Amidst Digitalization
From government projects to business initiatives, efforts are underway to revive Japan’s physical bookstores amidst a dwindling number.
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Scientists Identified 234 New Species in the Greater Mekong
Amidst the worrying rate of biodiversity loss, scientists made discoveries of 234 additional species in the Greater Mekong area.... Read More
How Semende Tribe in Indonesia Coexists with Wild Cats
The Semende Tribe and wild cats show an example of a mutually beneficial relationship between humans and biodiversity.... Read More
Combining Conventional and Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction for Better Tsunami Mitigation
Studies have been exploring the possibility and benefits of combining ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction with hard-engineered infrastructures to support better tsunami mitigation.... Read More
How an Open-Source Wind Turbine Model Enables Rural Electrification Movements Worldwide
Rural electrification movements around the world are inspired by an open-source wind turbine manual to help rural communities generate their own energy.... Read More
The Rising Trend of Community Repair
The rise of community repair is a sign that people are ready to change their consumption patterns toward a circular economy. ... Read More