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
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Informative, light, and evergreen soft news that showcases updates on sustainable development and sustainability in the Asia Pacific and beyond.
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
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
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
IPCC New Report Calls for Strong and Immediate Action to Limit Irreversible Climate Change Effects
Temperatures in the most recent decade (2011-2020) were higher than ever. With this trajectory, global temperature is expected to reach or even exceed 1.5°C of heating in the next 20 years.... Read more
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Bubble (2): Sustainability Criticisms and COVID-19
Outside of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics bubble, there were 4,058 newly reported COVID-19 cases in the city on July 31, 2021.... Read more
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Bubble (1): Sustainability in Design
Japan has set the sustainability concept of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as "Be better, together—For the planet and the people".... Read more
Maginhawa Community Pantry in the Philippines: A New Hope
“Magbigay ayon sa kakayahan, kumuha batay sa pangangailangan”. Give what you can, take what you need.... Read more
HAkA’s Work in Saving the Irreplaceable Leuser Ecosystem
The Leuser Ecosystem is the last home of Sumatran orangutans, rhinos, elephants, and tigers. It is the last place on Earth where they co-exist in the wild. ... 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