In Assam, hanging bridges help golden langurs swing above the perils of development. The canopy bridge project is a joint initiative involving the Assam Forest Department, the local administration, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and local communities.
Heavy reliance on palm oil could cost the nation billions in ecological destruction and social conflict. But a community-based approach, focused on diversifying feedstocks and decentralizing production, could deliver the same energy goals — at zero environmental cost.
New initiative aims to modernize metro systems, expand clean infrastructure, and draw private capital to transform India’s urban future.
The muted 2025 coral spawning bears similarity to 2017, when a subdued reproductive season followed the 2016 global bleaching crisis. “One coral genus in particular,
A Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) system trained to detect malaria parasites in blood smear images—an area long reliant on manual microscopy.
Despite warnings of overfishing for decades, the Southeast Asia region has a 3.6 times higher ratio of underfished marine stocks as compared with the global estimate, primarily owing to the prevalence of artisanal or small-scale fisheries and nonselective fisheries, which are supported by high biodiversity.
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions.
Nestled at 1,500–2,000 meters above sea level, Baliem Valley is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Jayawijaya Mountains. Once known for its tranquil climate and reliable agriculture, the valley is now the latest victim of a changing climate.
Unlike its regional peers, Vietnam’s recycling ecosystem is both decentralised and historically ingrained. Fifteen specialised recycling villages, home to thousands of households, handle around 500,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually.