Nyepi Day and Its Role in Environmental Sustainability in Bali
Nyepi Day, Bali’s Day of Silence, not only holds a deep spiritual meaning but also brings environmental benefits.... Read more
Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements
Restoring India’s Waterways Through Canal Rehabilitation Project
The local government partners with the UNEP in a canal rehabilitation project to restore the waterways in Kochi, India.... Read more
Aging Vehicles, a Growing Threat to Climate and Air Quality
Aging vehicles exacerbate climate change and air pollution, especially in urban areas with poor public transportation.... Read more
Collaboration Needed to Solve Southeast Asia’s Air Pollution Issue
Poor air quality is a persistent problem in Southeast Asia, necessitating collaboration to tackle the region’s air pollution issue.... Read more
Looking into the End to the Open Dumping in Indonesia
As final processing sites become growing mountains of waste, the government plans to end open dumping in Indonesia.... Read more
Dark Side of the Light: How light pollution affects people and the planet
Artificial light pollution becomes an increasingly relevant, often-overlooked issue that affects humans and other life forms on Earth.... Read more
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
Exploring the Importance of Urban Wetlands
When properly preserved and sustainably managed, urban wetlands offer many environmental, economic, social, and health benefits.... Read more
Indonesia-Japan’s Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction Loan Project
Indonesia and Japan have signed a 23.1-billion yen loan project for volcanic disaster risk reduction in Indonesia.... Read more
How Urban Tree Loss May Affect Education Results
A recent study from the University of Utah found a link between urban tree loss and its impact on students’ education outcomes.... Read more