Women at Japan’s top university demand change: ‘this has to end’ FOLLOW THIS TOPIC At Japan’s top-ranked university, the University of Tokyo, a stark gender imbalance persists: only one in…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially designated Nusa Penida and Gili Matra, located in the Lombok Strait, as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs). FOLLOW THIS TOPIC In a groundbreaking…
The Biodiversity Jenga is sponsored by Chris Larsen and nonprofit SeaTrees, features 33 stacked blocks, each representing one of Colombia’s unique ecosystems.
In the shimmering waters of the Caribbean, a remarkable experiment is unfolding. Amidst the devastation caused by rising ocean temperatures, scientists have discovered a glimmer of hope: baby corals, bred through a groundbreaking IVF-like technique, are defying the odds and surviving in environments where older colonies are perishing.
People drag their belongings through floodwaters in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 as the city’s main river overflowed its banks following heavy seasonal rainfall. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)
As the waters slowly recede from flood-ravaged Chiang Mai, Central Thailand is preparing for the next wave of challenges. Following weeks of relentless rain, the country’s Irrigation Department has announced it will release water from the Chao Phraya Dam, raising fears of further flooding across key provinces, including the bustling capital, Bangkok.
Residents negotiate floods caused by powerful Typhoon Krathon locally called "Typhoon Julian" at Bacarra, Ilocos Norte province, northern Philippines on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernie Dela Cruz)
Super Typhoon Krathon, one of the most powerful storms to hit Asia this year, has left devastation in its wake across the Philippines and is hitting toward Taiwan.
The energy transition program is a collaborative effort, with funding and support from ADB’s partners, including the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement or AFD) and German Development Cooperation…
As IID 2024 concluded, it highlighted the potential of impact investments in driving Indonesia’s sustainable future. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Labuan Bajo, INDONESIA — At the Impact Investment Day (IID) 2024,…