In China, the Mogao Caves Suffer the Impacts of Climate Change
Researchers and scientists recently found that the Mogao Caves are threatened by unprecedented extreme rainfall after centuries of dry desert conditions.... Read More
Soft News
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Concerns Arise over Youth Unemployment in China
As the rate of youth unemployment in China rises, the government is putting out measures to tackle the issue.... Read More
Phase Two of the Plastic Ban in New Zealand
Since July 1, plastic produce bags and several other items have been added to the single-use plastic ban in New Zealand.... Read More
Towards Lifelong Learning: Promoting Adult Learning and Education in ASEAN and Beyond
UNESCO and the Indonesian government organized the Inclusive Lifelong Learning Conference to promote adult learning and education in ASEAN countries and beyond.... Read More
Conservation Efforts Needed for Critically Endangered Freshwater Fish Species in Southeast Asia
A new framework shares a guide for the urgent conservation of 90 Critically Endangered freshwater fish species found across 11 countries in Southeast Asia.... Read More
Possible Upcoming Scenarios for Sustainability Reporting in Singapore
Public-listed and non-listed companies might soon be required to submit mandatory sustainability reporting in Singapore.... Read More
World Bank’s US$200 Million Financing for Lebanon’s Food Systems
The Green-Agri Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) Project aims to strengthen Lebanon’s food systems in the face of multiple crises. ... 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
New Bills Redefine Rape and Raise Japan’s Age of Consent
A new legislation was passed to raise Japan’s age of consent from 13 to 16 and brings new definitions for rape with an emphasis of the concept of consent.... Read More
C40 Set to Fund Inclusive Climate Action in Six Cities
C40 is funding six cities across the globe to accelerate local inclusive climate action projects: Quezon City, Bogotá, Dar es Salaam, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Warsaw.... Read More