Natural Resources

Cave network

Raising Public Awareness in the Kendeng Movement via Speleology

Article
The mineral industry sector is the cause of conflict in various karst regions in Indonesia as companies are keen to exploit natural resources to make cement. But the science of exploring caves – speleology – can help local communities understand the potential of their unique landscapes, contribute to furthering local solidarity, and empower them to make clearer decisions about mining in their areas.
By A.B. Rodhial Falah
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Thailand’s Plastic Challenge and Circular Economy

Dossier
While Zero-Waste communities, Urban Refill-Shops and student initiatives are challenging Thailand's mindset on plastic usage, an increasing amount of COVID-19 related plastic trash and waste imports from overseas seem to undermine the progress made for a sustainable foundation of a circular economy in the country. From interviews with committed young people who are trying to make a difference, to the effects of policy implementation on the ground. This web-dossier sheds a light on Thailand's plastic pollution problem from a mainly urban perspective.
Insect Atlas

Insect Atlas

Atlas
The Insect Atlas explains why the industrial agricultural industry in particular is threatening the habitats of insects so massively, what ways out are possible and many other exciting aspects. It provides data and facts about beneficial and harmful insects in agriculture, formulates criticism of the overly hesitant policy
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