Thursday
May232013

JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort Gets Green Globe

Green Globe announces certification of the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the past few years this luxury resort has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency and globally responsible practices on multiple levels.

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Thursday
May232013

Centara Opts for EarthCheck Sustainability Policy

Thailand - Centara Hotels&Resorts, throughout its 30-year history, has always believed passionately in green and sustainable tourism, a policy that is at the heart of the company and which engages every property in its portfolio.

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Thursday
Mar212013

Eight Shifts Needed for Sustainability

A new international alliance of research institutes has identified eight major shifts that must take place for humanity to achieve sustainable development. The recommendations come in a paper published today by the Independent Research Forum

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Wednesday
Feb272013

What’s quality of life for Singapore?

What makes for quality of life in Singapore? Should we aspire for wealth or well-being? Mallika Naguran writes about these and proposes some indicators from international benchmarks that can apply to Singapore.

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Thursday
Feb212013

Urban Poverty: The Problem in the South

With more people than ever before living in cities – and an tidal wave of migration from rural areas, urban poverty is increasing dramatically. The worst places for this new urban problem are all south of the equator – and growing fast.

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Thursday
Feb212013

The Other Hundred: A Pursuit of Societal Justice 

Media output tells us the world consists successful politicians, businesspeople celebrities and the internet - all with their own “Top 100” lists. The Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIfT) is producing The Other Hundred, a list of what it calls the “incredible yet uncelebrated” who make up the majority of our world.

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Friday
Jun292012

Three Issues the G20 Should Discuss: Climate, Decent Work and Mining

At first glance, working conditions in Mexican factories, mining projects and even drought may seem like local issues. But not if we want a world based on justice, gender equality and a respect for human rights. Michael Switow reports from the People's Summit in La Paz, Mexico.

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Saturday
Apr142012

Communities Protect Vietnam’s Forests: Socio-Economic Benefits Studied

For ten years now, a local community in north central Vietnam has managed a 600+ hectare forest, protecting it from illegal logging and fires. Journey with the Forest Governance Learning Group - which includes development workers, foresters and lawyers united by a desire to improve decision-making in forest policy - as they travel here to gauge the programme's success.

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Saturday
Feb042012

Third World Land Grabs:Demand for Renewable Energy Drives Trend 

The thirst for bio-energy is leading to a shortage of bio-mass. Will First World countries repeat the colonial exploitation they imposed with mineral mining?

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Monday
Jul182011

Google Researches Clean Energy Generation, Reveals Solar Patent

Not content with not being evil, Google wants to be clean too. It has revealed it is to invest in clean energy R&D with the aim of active clean power generation - cheaper than coal.

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Monday
Jul182011

Earth Journalism Toolkit Launched for Eco-Writers

People on the ground, telling the real story, have the power to change our global future for the better. California-based Internews has just launched an online toolkit to help journalists to tell their eco-stories most effectively.

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Friday
Jul082011

Aussie 'Bike' Fundraiser to support Project Aware and Springboard Foundation

Two dive professionals and bike enthusiasts - Allan Nash and Tommy Soderstrom - will ride all around Australia starting from August 2011 to raise funds for charity. By Sarah Joseph.

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Wednesday
Jun292011

Cebu Pacific Air's Solar System Donation Lights Up Remote Villages

The Philippines largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is known to be a successful low-cost carrier in the Asia-Pacific region. What may not readily ring a bell is that the carrier is busy with non-flight activities too, to make a difference to society and the environment.

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Saturday
Jun182011

Travel Tips for Green Tourists

Going on holiday with all the comforts of home is fine – as long as you remember to respect the environment and traditions of the destination. Wild Asia’s Deborah Chan gives us some pointers.

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Thursday
Apr212011

Earth Day: A Billion Acts of Green

On April 22, millions and millions of people will make an active effort to appreciate the planet we live on. You can join in too as Earth Day lets us all raise a hand in support of Gaia

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Monday
Mar212011

Japan Ecolodge Association sets up Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund 

Support Needed for Grassroots Emergency Relief Operations in Northeastern Japan, Led by Japan Ecolodge Association and Tourism Networks.

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Monday
Mar072011

Indigenous Ecotourism Tourism: Can It Be Responsible Tourism?

Travelling to remote places and peoples can help regenerate local communities. But it can also have adverse effects, and needs recognition to make the best appreciated. Article by Ian Hall on indigenous tourism.

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Friday
Feb112011

Best and Worst Climate Change Contributors: International Report Flags the top 100 Guilty Cities

The worst city contributors to climate change are the wealthy ones – not the biggest –a recent study from the International Institute for Environment and Development reveals in a survey of greenhouse-gas emissions for 100 cities in 33 nations.

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Friday
Feb112011

Asian LOHAS Buyers Not Being Catered for, Report Reveals.

A recent survey of environmentally-aware (LOHAS) consumers reveals an unsatisfied demand for “green” products and services across the region.

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Thursday
Dec022010

Daimler South East Asia Supports Habitat For Humanity Project in Batam, Indonesia

Employees and management members from all Daimler South East Asia entities and divisions in Singapore, actively supported the poverty housing project of Habitat for Humanity on Batam/Indonesia. Groups of volunteers performed on-site construction work on October 28/29 and November 3/4.

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