Sustainable Development

Bacteria, fungi and algae are explored as new solutions to e-waste recycling. But will it be enough to tame the tsunami of pollution caused by our gadgets?

An essential feature of local festivities, flowers have become a social and environmental menace in India.

As the gov't and industry players drag their feet, Cameroonian civilians are mobilising to tackle the country's swelling plastic crises.

Why is the Indian government silencing reports of an impending disaster in the Himalayas?

Anticipating once of Indonesia's driest years on record, many in the country turn to local knowledge to ward off forest fires and ensure food security.

These India-based initiatives are paving the way to a greener fashion industry. But challenges remain.

How do the 2.7 million litres of oil that are spilled in the ocean affect the environment and people?

Crumbling foundations, sinkholes and undrinkable water - how intrusive mining wreaks chaos for a golden town in Ecuador.

As destruction of Malaysian forests reduces biodiversity and threatens indigenous peoples, local environmentalists are mounting a vigorous counter-battle.

Indonesia obtained billions from G20 countries to meet its climate goals, but insufficient oversight is threatening their implementation.

These climate activists and organisations are inspiring us to take action in 2023.

An initiative has helped illegal loggers become guardians of Kenya's forests by transforming them into butterfly farmers.

The pirarucu fish was close to extinction, but this indigenous community helped bring it back while also creating economic opportunities.