Bishops in Asia Renew Commitments to Support Environmental Stewardship and Climate Action
Catholic bishops in Asia published a Pastoral Letter conveying a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and action to end the climate crisis.... Read more
Soft News
Wildfires and Wildlife Hunting Threaten Khao Yai National Park’s Biodiversity
Wildfires, likely linked to illegal hunting, put Khao Yai National Park’s biodiversity at serious risk.... Read more
Shedding Light on Male Victims of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Male victims of domestic and intimate partner violence are overlooked due to patriarchal norms and limited support.... Read more
Rising Population of the Endangered Monarch Butterflies in Mexico
The number of monarch butterflies shows a sign of increase in Mexico amid concerns over extreme decline.... Read more
Looking into Industrial Symbiosis Practices for Bioenergy Sourcing
Bioenergy from biomass generates a big environmental cost. Can industrial symbiosis offer a solution?... Read more
Chipko Movement, the Anti-Deforestation Tree-Hugging Protest by Rural Women in India
The Chipko Movement, led by rural women in India, used a form of nonviolent protest to protect forests by hugging trees.... Read more
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read more
Exploring the Potential of Human Urine as a Fertilizer
Amid the ever-growing global food demand, the use of urine as a fertilizer is gaining attention.... Read more
Southeast Asians as the Biggest Microplastic Eaters
Humans are becoming bigger and bigger microplastic eaters, and Southeast Asians get the biggest portion.... Read more
The Ongoing Battle Against Pneumonia in the Global South
Despite medical progress, pneumonia in the Global South remains a silent killer due to limited healthcare access.... Read more