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Green Metrics: Rethinking Wellbeing Measurements
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Human Development Report 2023/2024, titled "Breaking the Gridlock:...
Mar 22, 20243 min read
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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...
Mar 8, 20243 min read
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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...
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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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...
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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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...
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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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...
Feb 2, 20244 min read
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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....
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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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."...
Jan 9, 20244 min read
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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...
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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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...
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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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...
Dec 22, 20234 min read
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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...
Dec 15, 20235 min read
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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,...
Dec 8, 20234 min read
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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...
Nov 28, 20234 min read
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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...
Nov 24, 20235 min read
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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...
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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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...
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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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...
Oct 17, 20234 min read
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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...
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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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...
Sep 25, 20234 min read
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