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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.

Mar 83 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 13 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 234 min read

Cultivating the Future: Empowering Young Farmers in Southeast Asia

Agriculture is the backbone of Southeast Asia’s economies and rural livelihoods. The average age of farmers in Southeast Asian nations...

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Feb 193 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 94 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 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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Jan 263 min read

Baby Steps for Climate Action

Climate change is an undeniable global crisis, and while many acknowledge its severity, the prospect of making a difference often feels...

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Jan 193 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 94 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 53 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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Nov 16, 20234 min read

Magnifying Mental Well-Being in a Natural Setting

In 2023, the World Mental Health Day was celebrated under the theme “Mental health is a universal human right”. In this context, WHO...

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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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