JOURNAL

Find tips and tricks and everything you need to know to prepare yourself for the most unforgettable adventure: either to yourself, your community, or nature.

Nov 254 min read

Ecocide: A Crime Against Our Planet

Imagine someone deliberately destroying a city, poisoning rivers or burning down forests - a terrible crime, right? But what happens when...

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Nov 43 min read

Tonle Sap Lake: A Complex System Requiring Conservation- Part 2

Addressing the Challenges: A Multi-Faceted Approach The future of Tonle Sap Lake is at a tipping point. With immediate action—integrating...

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Aug 266 min read

Descendants of the Social Seedlings in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second-largest mountainous province in the northern highland region. It is renowned for its rich forests—a...

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Aug 193 min read

Nature's Impact: How Nature Education Enhances Organizational Development

Making money and getting things done are still in focus for large parts of society, especially in the private sector. However, there is a...

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Jul 293 min read

A Tale of Two Rivers: Comparing the Mogpog and Clark Fork in Environmental Remediation

Ronnel Nolos had a high school classmate who crossed the Mogpog River to school every day. Then his friend died of cancer due to heavy...

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Jul 155 min read

Meaningful Relationships: How Nature can help us

Humans are social creatures by nature. Our lives are enriched and defined by our relationships, whether with family, friends, or broader...

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Jun 173 min read

Outdoor Yoga: Diving Deep into Nature Connection and Serenity

Yoga is a mind-body exercise that enhances physical, mental, and spiritual health. The Sanskrit root "yuj," which means to connect or...

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May 273 min read

I Got Chased by a Ram at Glacier National Park and Understood Forest Protection

My name is huy (yeah it’s not capitalized), an EcoCupid from Vietnam and a long-time hiker. In August 2022, during my Fall 2022 Academic...

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May 133 min read

Forest Finance: Unpacking REDD+ Initiatives in Southeast Asia

Walking through the dense, once-unspoiled forests of Southeast Asia, one cannot help but feel a profound sense of loss as the stark...

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Apr 293 min read

Understanding Animal Noises: What They Tell Us

Observant social media users know that there is a day for almost everything, even International Nothing Day (in case you wonder when: 16...

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Mar 294 min read

Literary Landscapes: The Power of Eco Poetry

An empty background for the bird’s traversal, set with obstacles to be navigated: isn’t this the principle? The bird enters the forest;...

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Feb 24 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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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 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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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 9, 20234 min read

The Green Generation: Award-Winning Youth Activists Leading the Way

“Fearless and engaging activism to preserve Cambodia’s natural environment in the context of a highly restricted democratic space.” This...

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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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Sep 18, 20233 min read

Embracing Nature’s Challenges: The Vital Role of Risk Management in the Great Outdoors

There’s an undeniable allure to the great outdoors in Cambodia – the majestic mountains, tropical forests, and beautiful beaches and...

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May 27, 20221 min read

YEP & Nature Pedagogy

At YEP Academy, we develop our educational programs using different methodologies and one of them is Nature Pedagogy. It is an "approach...

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