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Dive into the Journal for tips, stories, and insights that guide you toward personal growth, environmental connection, and life-changing adventures. Whether you’re preparing for a transformative camp or exploring ways to deepen your relationship with nature, our journal provides practical advice and inspiring content to support your journey.
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Mar 22, 20243 min read
Green Metrics: Rethinking Wellbeing Measurements
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Human Development Report 2023/2024, titled "Breaking the Gridlock:...
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Mar 8, 20243 min read
Eco-Friendly AI? Southeast Asia’s Early Adopter Advantage
Southeast Asia, a diverse and dynamic region, is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI). Such applications are deeply embedded in...
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Mar 1, 20243 min read
Exploring the Ecological Self: A Paradigm for Sustainable Living
The term 'ecological self' originates from the fields of ecopsychology and environmental ethics. The origin and development of such...
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Feb 19, 20243 min read
The Web of Life: Political Pathways to Safeguard Biodiversity
Building on our knowledge on the importance of biodiversity and indigenous wisdom in recent weeks, we now turn to potential policy...
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Feb 9, 20244 min read
The Web of Life: How Indigenous Wisdom Preserves Biodiversity
After last week's focus on overall biodiversity, we now approach the importance of indigenous practices for biodiversity in Southeast...
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Feb 2, 20244 min read
The Web of Life: Exploring Biodiversity
Whilst the whole world is talking about climate change and the associated (technical) solutions, it is often lost in the shuffle that...
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Jan 19, 20243 min read
Harnessing Nature’s Potential with Transformative Learning
In a world dominated by screens and virtual experiences, the importance of connecting with the natural environment cannot be overstated....
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Jan 9, 20244 min read
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence in Nature
One day, I received an invitation from the YEP Academy to organize a camp named "Unlock Emotional Intelligence in a Natural Setting."...
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Jan 5, 20243 min read
Liberation: Free yourself from the "shoulds"
Unlearning is the deliberate letting go of what we have been taught and the willingness to discover our own truths and break free from...
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Dec 30, 20233 min read
Why people have poor outdoor experiences
In general, but increasingly since the pandemic, people want to spend quality time in nature. It is considered healthy; a sign of an...
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Dec 22, 20234 min read
Leadership and its environmental dimension
‘Leadership’ is a term which is heavily present in the contemporary world of work. However, it can be interpreted in various ways, shaped...
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Dec 15, 20235 min read
Steps Toward Zero Waste Communities in Asia
Zero Waste is often used as a buzzword in today’s sustainability discourse. However, the term is older than one might think. It was first...
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Dec 8, 20234 min read
The missing link - Why COP28 should prioritize nature and outdoor education
The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) is taking place these days - in good chronological harmony with previous years. The focus will be,...
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Nov 28, 20234 min read
COP28: Why It Matters for Asia
Towards the end of each year, the Conference of the Parties (COP) is organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...
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Nov 24, 20235 min read
The Rise of Social Enterprises: Why do young Asians prefer them over NGOs?
Talking to young Asians in the realm of social impact leaves no doubt: a noticeable shift has occurred when it comes to choosing their...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
Unveiling Personal Growth through Outdoor Adventures
The journey of personal development is a quest to understand oneself, to grow emotionally and mentally, and to become your own best...
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Oct 23, 20234 min read
The Power of Preparation: Mastering Natural Hazards
We all cherish the great outdoors and the beauty of nature, especially when we get to enjoy it together. While nature's wonders are a...
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Oct 17, 20234 min read
Sowing the Seeds of Food Security: The Youth's Contribution
As we approach the year 2030, with just seven years left to accomplish the SDGs, it is concerning that nearly 750 million people are...
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Oct 2, 20234 min read
The Do’s and Don'ts of Responsible Trekking
Trekking is a popular activity nowadays. A lot of people like to spend their time on a forest trip recharging, healing their mental...
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Sep 25, 20234 min read
Activating your Self-Awareness: The Gift of Self-Discovery
Oftentimes nowadays we come across the word “self-awareness”. But what does self-awareness actually entail? By definition, self-awareness...
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