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Traditional river conservation is turned into eco-tourism in Malaysia’s Kiulu

At the heart of this effort is the tagal system — a community-led river management method that prohibits fishing in selected stretches to allow fish populations to recover. What…

  • Published: June 6, 20252:06 pm
  • Author Rebecca Chong
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Why change must start with people

We need to find a solution that is both humane and environmentally responsible. We cannot presume to restrict plastic use only through regulation. We must provide alternatives and…

  • Published: June 6, 202512:59 pm
  • Author Runa Khan
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As temperatures in Nepal rise, highly venomous snakes start adapting to higher altitudes

At least 10 venomous snakes—nine King Cobras and a Monocled Cobra—were rescued from various places in Kathmandu in the past one and a half months. What worries experts is that…

  • Published: June 6, 202511:30 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Why is everyone talking about an ASEAN power grid?

The rapidly growing bloc is hungry for power to keep its economies humming. With electricity demand growth of 3 to 4 per cent a year, meeting that demand is a costly challenge for…

  • Published: June 5, 202510:33 am
  • Author David Fogarty and Audrey Tan
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Impact of plastic waste key theme for Cambodia’s upcoming Environment Day

An estimated 4 million tonnes of waste are generated in the country each year. Of this, 20 percent is plastic waste — most of it being single-use.

  • Published: June 5, 20259:21 am
  • Author Phak Seangly
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Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice

Viernam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the 'low-emission' rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June.

  • Published: June 4, 202512:59 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Bali to ban production of bottled water under 1 litre

A 2019 study revealed that Bali generates 1.6 million tonnes of trash per year with around 303,000 tonnes of plastic waste. However, only some 48 percent of Bali’s waste is…

  • Published: June 2, 20258:38 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Confluence of two rivers in Bangladesh under siege from cement company

Shah Cement's sprawling complex, with its towering structures standing ominously at the confluence of the Dhaleshwari and Shitalakkhya rivers in Munshiganj, is a stark reminder of…

  • Published: June 2, 20258:35 am
  • Author Sajjad Hossain
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Indonesia’s 10-year power procurement plan: Green boon or climate doom?

The ambitious plan, released on May 26, has been met with scepticism, with analysts and observers questioning whether the country can truly achieve its power supply and…

  • Published: May 30, 20259:39 am
  • Author Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja
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Illegal hill cutting threatens Bangladesh’s Bandarban school

Locals allege the illegal activity is causing serious harm to the local environment and disrupting classroom activities.

  • Published: May 30, 20259:38 am
  • Author Mong Sing Hai Marma

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