The AG Big-Byte: The Stake around a “Steak-less” Future
Each week, Asian Geographic's BIG-BYTE delves into the trends and issues that matters on the digital platform. This week, we look into the controversy of meat – one of the most controversial topics in discussions about environmental conservation and sustainability, and how going meatless is the NEW future of consumption
by Nora Ismail
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What is the stake on the...
Asian Geographic Images of Asia Monthly Competition August 2021 Winners and Finalists
Winners of Images of Asia Monthly Competition August 2021
From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: “N.A” by K.A.Uditha Prabhasha Dharmarathna ; “Meditation" by Yoshi Shimizu ; "Feeding Time" by Tan Tian Ching ; "Feast for the Hungry Ghost" by Desmond Ngu Chien Yew
The ASIAN Geographic’s Images of Asia (IOA) 2021 photography competition, exhibits the work of photographers from all across Asia....
Top 5 Activities To Do in the Philippines
If you are planning to take the ultimate vacation, the Philippines is your gateway to paradise. With over 7,000 different islands and countless things to see and places to explore, you will be spoilt of choice.
Don’t be surprised if you wind up staring at an endless bucket list and wondering if it would be more prudent to simply move...
7 fast facts about the man behind Educational Technology
Uno Cygaeus: The pioneer of Educational Technology
More than 100 years have passed since the death of Uno Cygnaeus (1810-1888), the father of Finnish folk schools and pioneer of educational arts and crafts. Cygnaeus
developed many teachings connected with industrial life, and hence educational technology. With Cygnaeus' goals, comprehensive school evolved with more diverse educational contents and a stronger emphasis on...
Dear World, Let Us All Fist Bump and Peace Out!
September 21 is the day where the world observes and celebrate a day to promote global solidarity for building a peaceful and sustainable world.
by Nora Ismail
ITS ORIGIN
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. In February, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for the Member States to support...
5 things you must know to kick off World Ozone Day this year
Today is World Ozone Day! In 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (resolution 49/114).
Text by Goh Pearl Lyn
The Montreal protocol is a model of cooperation. It is a...
Climate Change Effects on the Arctic and Antarctic Wildlife Art Contest – Call for Submission
Sow awareness through creativity and the arts – Calling for Wildlife Artists to Unite towards Climate Change!
In support to climate change and the ominous future facing the wildlife, Van Wangye, a self-taught wildlife illustrator with experience working wildlife conservation organisation with the Sea Shepherd Singapore, WWF Thailand, Mekong Turtle Conservation Centre, The Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES),...
Insights into ASEAN: Tale of the Underdog
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded on Aug 8 1967 in a bid to prevent the spread of communism, accelerate economic growth, social progress, cultural development and promote peace and security in Southeast Asia. Initiated by Thailand, the countries part of ASEAN include Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore. Later joined by Brunei in 1984, Vietnam...