Ecology & Social Justice

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.

As Indonesia and Vietnam start on their respective JET-P journeys, funding is pivotal in determining the nature of ‘partnership’ in just energy transition. Can they clear the path away from debt and fossil fuel-laden projects to navigate the way transparently with the IPG towards clearer benefits for all and respect for human rights? 

In the remote eastern region of Myanmar, ethnic communities in Karenni State are conserving and protecting their forests using customary rules and cultural beliefs.

Ethnic women in northwest Vietnam possess knowledge about forest biodiversity. Still, they are facing challenges from language barriers and state policies in sharing and disseminating their valuable knowledge to the next generations.