Asia Pacific
Nepal floods disrupt pilgrimage to the sacred Mount Kailash
It holds religious significance for Hindus, Tibetan Buddhists and Jains
Asia Pacific
Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border
Authorities warned that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding.
Asia Pacific
Failed environmental safeguards leave coastal Bangladesh facing coal pollution
Riaz Panchayet used to farm papaya, cucumber, okra and bananas on his land in Madhupur village, located in southern Bangladesh’s coastal Patuakhali district. These days, he…
Asia Pacific
Singapore made a crow-friendly city. Now it wants to shoot them
The resumption of a crow-shooting campaign in Singapore has revived intense debate over lethal wildlife management in the highly urbanized city-state. Government officials revived the culling…
Asia Pacific
Indigenous leaders face criminal charges for setting up anti-mining barricades in the Philippines
"This case is just a small part of our struggle compared with what we are fighting for – not only for our community, but also to…
