The Rise of AI Companions: Support, Substitution, or Something Else?
More and more people end up turning to AI companions to seek connection and mental health support. Is it working?... Read More
SDGs Goal 10
The Right to Be Cold and What It Means for Indigenous Inuit
The “Right to be Cold” is being actively promoted to safeguard the way of life of the Inuit people of the Arctic.... Read More
Untangling the Root Causes Underneath Lesotho’s Suicide Crisis
The tangled structural web of interconnected root causes driving Lesotho's suicide crisis signals a broader global inequity in mental health.... Read More
Looking into the Inadequate Legal Recognition for Women’s Tenure Rights Across the Global South
A report reveals that the legal framework to protect women’s tenure rights for community-based forests is still weak across the Global South.... Read More
Indonesia Ruled to Recognize Chronic Illness as a Disability
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has added chronic illness as a condition that can cause and be categorized as a disability.... Read More
Congo Basin Peatlands Are Releasing Ancient Carbon
Once considered a stable carbon reserve, the Congo Basin may now be leaking ancient carbon to the atmosphere.... Read More
Women in Waste Management: Asia’s Circularity Runs on Women. Its Policies Still Don’t
The women in waste management who keep the wheels turning are often forgotten upon negotiating policies, budgets, and concessions.... Read More
Asia Pacific’s SDG Progress Faces Major Setbacks
A 2026 report on SDG progress by the UN ESCAP reveals serious gaps and setbacks toward Asia Pacific’s sustainable development targets.... Read More
Natural Regeneration for a More Cost-Effective Forest Restoration
Among forest restoration efforts, natural regeneration is potentially a more cost-effective approach than tree planting, with proper support.... Read More
Indian Gig Workers Push Back Against 10-Minute Delivery Service Strain
Gig workers in India have collectively called for the end of 10-minute delivery service designed by quick commerce companies.... Read More