Ecology & Social Justice

Regenerative aquaculture is emerging as a promising solution to address the sustainability challenges faced by the aquaculture industry in Southeast Asia. A mutually beneficial approach integrating Gracilaria seaweed and brackish water tilapia in pond systems in Johor, Malaysia, has shown great potential for establishing regenerative practices for the future.

Peatlands are often discussed in the context of fires and the haze, but are also a meaningful part of the conversation about the climate crisis in an already too-hot planet.

Haze has been a chronic problem for Southeast Asia over nearly three decades. Reporting ASEAN talks to Dr. Helena Varkkey about how the conversation around haze, and fires that cause them, is changing and the challenges to ASEAN’s management of a touchy issue.

In Southeast Asia, artists are transforming the region's trash into a source of inspiration. With over a million of tonnes of plastic waste entering the sea annually, these artists are advocating for sustainability through their work. They redefine beauty from discarded objects, addressing pollution issues creatively, inviting audiences to rethink their relationship with waste and embrace a more responsible approach to consumption.

Animal pollinators, including bats, play a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants. Learn how these often misunderstood creatures contribute to genetic diversity, ecosystem health, and our global economy. This article explores the challenges they face in the face of habitat loss and degradation, and to find out how you can help protect these essential pollinators.

An independent group of scientists appointed by the UN warns: The world is not on track to achieve any of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Explore the transformative power of permaculture in Timor-Leste, where resilience, self-sufficiency, and ecological awareness thrive. Discover how permaculture is reshaping education, empowering youth, and shifting the nation away from international aid dependency. This article brings on a journey through permaculture youth camps, where hands-on learning connects minds to the land.