Seychelles’ Giant Tortoises: 180,000 Reasons for Conservation Hope
A remarkable conservation story is unfolding on a remote atoll in the Indian Ocean. A
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11 Protected Mobula Rays Seized in Bali Amid Marine Conservation Concerns
Recent wildlife incidents along Bali’s western coast highlight the importance of protecting vulnerable marine species.
Bali Fuel Crisis: Empty Stations, Long Queues and an Island Under Pressure
Fuel shortages across Bali are leaving petrol stations empty and motorists stranded. Beyond the long
Balian: Understanding Traditional Balinese Healers
In Bali, the word balian refers to several types of traditional practitioners. Their role may
Indonesia’s Wildfire Haze Sparks Public Health Crisis Across Southeast Asia
As smoke from Indonesia’s forest fires spreads across Southeast Asia, Malaysia closes schools, Singapore issues
Swiss Glaciers Lost 20% of Their Ice in Five Years, New 2026 Data Shows
Switzerland’s glaciers lost another 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, according to the Swiss
Wayan Wardika: Bringing Back the Light to Bali’s Fireflies
In the village of Taro, north of Ubud, Wayan Wardika is trying to restore something
Why Did Botswana Kill 23 Elephants for Independence Day?
Botswana authorised the killing of 23 elephants to provide meat during celebrations marking 60 years
Hydroelectric Dams: Renewable Energy with Real Environmental Impacts
Worldwide, hydropower has been part of the energy transition for several decades. Often presented as
Two Sumatran Rhinos Are Pregnant. Can Captive Breeding Save the Species?
Two female Sumatran rhinos are pregnant at Indonesia’s Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National
Cambodia Creates a New Refuge for One of the World’s Rarest Crocodiles
Once considered close to extinction in the wild, the Siamese crocodile is slowly returning in
Stéphane Urbinati: When the Field Becomes the Teacher
Soldier, explorer, filmmaker and educator, Stéphane Urbinati has spent much of his life learning from
Indonesia Revives Its Peatland Agency as Wildfire Risks Grow
Indonesia is creating a new national agency to manage peatlands and mangroves as fires intensify
El Niño: When the Pacific Heats Up
Every few years, the tropical Pacific Ocean changes dramatically. Trade winds weaken, warm water moves
Floods in Southeast Asia: Why Extreme Rainfall Is Becoming a Growing Threat
Bangkok has received almost a month’s worth of rain in just a few days. Across
Bill Patrick: The Man Who Wants You to See Borneo Differently
In Sarawak, guide and photographer Bill Patrick has spent years leading travellers through forests, rivers,
Makepung in Bali: Jembrana’s spectacular buffalo race
In western Bali, Makepung brings together hundreds of buffaloes racing at full speed along the
Does Leather Still Have a Place in a Sustainable World?
In a workshop, a raw hide waits to be transformed. A few weeks later, it
How Do Coral Reefs Recover After a Disaster?
Coral reefs are among the richest ecosystems on Earth. Yet they are also among the
Ghost Nets: The Plastic Traps That Never Stop Fishing
Beneath the surface, a fishing net drifts slowly with the currents. No fisherman is searching
Peanut Farming in Java: A Small Crop with a Major Role in Rural Life
In Java, peanuts occupy a modest place compared to rice or maize. Yet this legume
Why Are Volcanic Soils So Fertile?
Volcanoes are often associated with destruction. Yet behind lava flows and towering ash clouds lies
What Really Happens to Plastic That Ends Up in the Ocean? From Manufacturing to Microplastics
Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans. Yet when we look
Blue Carbon: The Coastal Ecosystems Helping Protect Our Climate
At low tide, the tangled roots of mangrove forests slowly emerge from the mud. Just