Developing Sustainable Urban Farming in Singapore
National University of Singapore officially launched the Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming (SUrF). It undertakes multidisciplinary research that combines Science, Engineering, and Computing.... Read more
Southeast Asia
Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments for Women’s Resilience Against Disasters
A recent report by Asian Development Bank reveals that digital-based financial instruments are the most suitable for women with low-income.... Read more
Linking Forest Patches in Peninsular Malaysia
The government of Malaysia recently adopted a forest conservation plan called the Central Forest Spine Master Plan (CFSMP).... Read more
World Cities Summit 2022: Rebuilding Cities in the Time of Crisis
City mayors and industry experts gathered to discuss ways to build sustainable cities in the face of global pandemic and climate change.... Read more
Seven Years of Improving Rice and Coffee Production in Vietnam
The Vietnam Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (VnSAT) Project, financed by the World Bank, successfully wrapped up its seven years of operation.... Read more
Addressing the Threats of Coastal Floodings and Sinking Cities
Besides temperature rise, climate change also causes sea-level rise. For a planet that is two-third oceans, the impacts could be overwhelming.... Read more
Raising Global Awareness on International Mangrove Day
Not many people are aware of mangrove’s benefits, let alone its slowly dying population and restoration attempts. To celebrate the International Mangrove Day, UNESCO published a series of educational posters.... Read more
NEWater: Singapore’s Recycled Water
NEWater is high-grade reclaimed water that supports Singapore’s circular water management system.... Read more
The Fall of Indonesia’s Golden Age of Rice
We need powerful and continuous nationwide programs and campaigns to undo hundreds of years of socio-cultural "brainwashing" on rice.... Read more
WE Day UGM 2022: Raising Awareness on Climate Change and Encouraging Community Empowerment
The university-based event in Indonesia held a series of activities to celebrate Earth Day; from an urban farming workshop to mangrove planting activities.... Read more