“It’s Not Over Until It’s Over”: Youth and Hope at SDG Moment 2021
A data report on SDG Progress provided a reality check on how we are still far behind our Goals, with setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
Sustainable Development
Moving Purpose into Action by Creating Shared Value
The world has witnessed that government and civil society initiatives alone could not tackle the wicked problems that threaten humanity. Companies have undeniably been a big part of the problem. It is time they step up to play a role. We want to prove that notion and start from ourselves while advocating for others with our knowledge, skills, and expertise.... Read More
International Forum on Spice Route: From History to Innovation and Intercultural Understanding
With the tagline “Bridging Differences, Fostering Intercultural Understanding”, IFSR 2021 seeks to be a platform for cross-border and cross-cultural dialogue on topics related to the Spice Route.... Read More
The Skills We Need for the Future of Jobs in Sustainable Development
It is important to note that the scope of employment is changing, and it is time for young people worldwide to prepare for the future of jobs, as they are the key participants on this matter.... Read More
Forest Bathing, Healing for the Mind and the Body
Several studies have shown that forest bathing effectively improves sleep quality, focus, and stress threshold. This practice is on par with other popular meditation practices in Japan, such as Zen.... Read More
How Veterinarian Sugeng Dwi Hastono Takes Care of Sumatran Wildlife and How We Can Help
"The bottom line of wildlife conservation is that wildlife belongs in the forests and humans belong in cities and villages, and nobody should cross that line."... Read More
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
On Buying Locally, Sourcing Locally, and Consuming Critically
Today, it is so easy to buy Italian leather boots and Japanese snacks from the comfort and safety of our home, wherever that may be.... Read More
Sungai Watch Reached the 100th Barrier Milestone in Protecting Our Rivers
Clean rivers lead to a cleaner ocean. In the war against plastic pollution, Sungai Watch has installed 100 trash barriers to protect rivers in Bali, Indonesia.... Read More
Lena Dominelli on Environmental Justice and Green Social Work
“We people are custodians of the earth. In other words, we have to look after the earth so that it can look after us.”... Read More