Waste Management of the Maldives’ Landfill Island Is in Progress
Phase 1 of the Maldives government project to create a solid waste management system for the country's landfill on Thilafushi island has been completed.
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South Asia
An Overview of India’s Impact-Investing Ecosystem
In November 2021, Yunus Social Business, an organization that focuses on supporting businesses from early to growth stage, published a report on India's current social business landscape. Get to know the current situation, roadblocks, and recommendations.
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India’s 127 Tiger Deaths in 2021: Alarming or Recovering?
A tiger is deemed an umbrella species which ensures viable populations of other wild animals and forests. As we welcome 2022, the year of the tiger, the report of 127 recorded tiger deaths in India in 2021 sounds alarming.
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Covid Waste in South Asia
South Asia has been one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste since before the rise of COVID-19. Ever since the pandemic, waste management has become harder to control with the rise of single-use plastic.
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Sex Education for the Monks and Nuns of Bhutan
Today, the religious mask dances performed as part of tshechu (“day ten”) festivals include messages and knowledge on sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence.... Read more
Myrna Labs Develops Gender Intelligence System to Support Gender Equality Policy Making
Institutions with uninformed decisions continue to sideline gender equality and amplify risks, resulting in gender-based discrimination and lost opportunities for all.... Read more
Celebrating the Birth of Girls, Piplantri Plants 111 Trees
In Piplantri Village, Rajasthan, India, every time a girl is born, the villagers will plant 111 trees to celebrate it.... Read more
Solar Energy for Renewable Lifestyle by Aelius Turbina
By making solar energy more accessible and approachable, Aelius Turbina contributes to the efforts of creating zero-carbon emission energy use for a greener, more sustainable lifestyle.... Read more
Bhutan, a Nature-loving Country with the Ministry of Happiness
With forest areas this large, Bhutan provides groundwater for a fifth of the earth's population, helps reduce global warming, and absorbs carbon dioxide. Bhutan even claims itself to be a zero-carbon country.... Read more