Improving Local-Level Healthcare in China
With the increasing demand for care, how can China improve its local-level healthcare across the country?... Read More
Village Governments
Gold Panning in Jayapura: Workers’ Struggle Between Landslide Risks and Economic Hardship
Gold panning was once a promising source of income in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. Now, workers are struggling between the risk of landslides and economic hardships.... Read More
The Revitalization of Rawa Pening and the Struggle to Balance People and the Planet
Aimed to restore the lake’s ecological functions, the revitalization of Rawa Pening is far from painless for the surrounding villagers.... Read More
Community-based Renewable Energy Initiatives in Halmahera’s Transmigrant Villages
Community-based renewable energy initiatives in Halmahera are developing biogas systems to meet local energy demands.... Read More
Mama Bambu: How Women in Flores, Indonesia Take Part in Environmental Conservation
Mama Bambu comprises hundreds of women in Flores, Indonesia, who take care of their environment through bamboo nursery programs. ... Read More
How Does Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration Work?
The community-based ecological mangrove restoration (CBEMR) offers a proven, practical, and long-term solution for mangrove ecosystem restoration.... Read More
Kampung Berkah: Harnessing Zakat for Poverty Alleviation in Indonesia
Kampung Berkah is a program by the regional Amil Zakat National Agency that harnesses zakat for poverty alleviation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.... Read More
Empowering Local Leaders at the COP28 Local Climate Action Summit
The COP28 Local Climate Action Summit aims to empower local leaders in tackling climate change challenges. ... Read More
Ban Khun Samut Chin, Thailand’s Coastal Village Swallowed by Rising Sea Levels
For decades, the rising sea levels have been swallowing Ban Khun Samut Chin, a coastal village at the Chao Phraya Delta in Thailand.... Read More
Indigenous Women in Environmental Destruction Circles in Indonesia
Indigenous women have a key role in preserving traditional knowledge and environmental stewardship by advocating for customary practices to adapt to climate change. Sadly, they lack essential support and protection.... Read More