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
Village Governments
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
How Building with Nature Helps Protect Coastal Ecosystem and Boost Local Economy
In Indonesia, Building with Nature developed a way to restore mangrove forests in Demak to protect the coastal ecosystem while helping boost the local economy.... Read more
Improving Gender Mainstreaming in Laos’s Climate Change and Agriculture Policy
In Laos, women have substantial responsibility in agriculture production. However, they are also the most significantly impacted by its vulnerabilities.... Read more
Bringing the Global Goals to Indonesian Villages with ‘SDGs Desa’
The 17 Global Goals have been adapted into “SDGs Desa” with changes in diction and logo to create the most effective impact that fits at village level.... Read more
Celebrating the Birth of Girls, Piplantri Plants 111 Trees
In Piplantri Village, Rajasthan, India, every time a girl is born, the villagers will plant 111 trees to celebrate it.... Read more