In the Philippines, an initiative gathers locals to clean beaches from plastic pollution by exchanging plastic trash for rice.... Read more
Southeast Asia
The Semende Tribe and wild cats show an example of a mutually beneficial relationship between humans and biodiversity.... Read more
The government of Vietnam has launched an e-book platform to tackle information poverty as part of broader poverty reduction efforts.... Read more
Rapid population growth and climate change have threatened water security in Asia. Can water recycling be a potential solution?... Read more
UNDP’s report explores innovative insurance solutions for MSME resiliency based on contexts in Malaysia and Thailand.
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While this is a positive step forward, Indonesia’s free health screening program must address several challenges and overlooked aspects.... Read more
From government resolutions to grassroots initiatives, efforts are underway to end statelessness in Thailand.... Read more
At the ASEAN Youth Conference 2024, I was reminded of how youth are eager to contribute and create impacts for a better world.... Read more
Utilizing rubber seed oil for biodiesel production means leveraging natural resources that are often discarded in the value chain.... Read more
The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.... Read more