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Indonesia
Indonesian elephants tasked to help in flood recovery spur conservation debate
The four elephants deployed to lift debris in Aceh last week after flooding were also involved in the 2004 post-tsunami recovery efforts.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Indonesia
Don’t build on ‘active zones’, experts warn Indonesia as Sumatra recovery begins
18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia to revoke 22 forestry permits after fatal floods
15 Dec 2025 - 8:06PM
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Indonesia
Meet ‘Rio’, the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia
The newborn is stable and showing healthy early signs such as strong vocalisation, effective nursing and steady weight gain.
8 Dec 2025 - 3:52PM
Animals
Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite outcry
The rifles and crossbows are out, after a limited 172 permits drew over 160,000 applications.
7 Dec 2025 - 5:15AM
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Indonesia
Oxford slammed for not naming Indonesian researchers in rare flower find
After an uproar over the perceived snub, the university named the Indonesian researchers involved in Rafflesia’s rediscovery on social media.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:39AM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s cyclone tragedy exposes lethal cost of forest destruction
Green groups say plantations and mines have degraded Sumatra’s land, amplifying a disaster that killed more than 700 and displaced thousands.
4 Dec 2025 - 3:26PM
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To prevent an AI job apocalypse, take a leaf from immigration policy
Readers discuss managing AI like foreign hires, rewilding open spaces in Hong Kong, and economic rebalancing.
27 Nov 2025 - 11:30AM
Asia travel
Meet the quokka, the ‘world’s happiest animal’. Just don’t touch them, please
Famed for their perpetual smiles, quokkas are found on Australia’s Rottnest Island. But if you’re going there for a selfie, follow the rules.
27 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Bull shark found stranded in Hong Kong mudflats returned to sea by residents
Despite being caught in Pak Nai fishing nets, scientist says presence of juvenile shark suggests city’s ‘abused’ marine ecosystem is recovering.
26 Nov 2025 - 9:52PM
Climate change
Opinion
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China’s quiet climate leadership offers hope for Global South and world
The Global North is failing to deliver on its climate pledges while Beijing patiently lays the groundwork for a greener future.
25 Nov 2025 - 7:44AM
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India
Ambani zoo, India cleared of probe curbing endangered animal imports
Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the Ambani family, faced allegations of improper imports of some endangered animals.
23 Nov 2025 - 6:21PM
Climate change
Language Matters
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Why language loss in indigenous communities hurts biodiversity conservation
Ecosystem loss and language erosion often occur in tandem. Thankfully, Cop30 marked an unprecedented effort to elevate indigenous voices.
23 Nov 2025 - 5:15PM
Climate change
Can Brazil’s Cop30 spark a climate breakthrough in the Amazon?
Brazil accelerates talks, urging nations to finalise climate plans, aid distribution, and transparency by Friday.
19 Nov 2025 - 3:07AM
Hong Kong tourism
Hikers hit Hong Kong’s ‘Mount Eason’ for Sunset Peak silver grass, album art
Hikers mostly avoid runners taking part in a high-profile international trail race on Lantau Island.
15 Nov 2025 - 10:38PM
Africa
Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences
andBeyond resorts in the Namib Desert and the Okavango Delta – favoured by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – bring different perspectives.
14 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM
Japan
Japan faces more wildlife menace as monkeys invade homes, steal food
The intrusion of monkeys in residential areas has prompted authorities to create a group to chase them away.
14 Nov 2025 - 8:23PM
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Climate change
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Can China balance green ambition with everyday ways of life?
If not managed carefully, China’s green goals could perpetuate environmental injustice, impacting biodiversity and people’s livelihoods.
13 Nov 2025 - 9:30AM
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China-Latin America relations
China refuses to back Brazil’s crucial rainforest fund
Beijing says wealthy countries should shoulder more responsibility as Lula prepares personal appeal to Xi at the G20 summit in South Africa.
29 Nov 2025 - 5:35AM
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Climate change
Opinion
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How Cop30 can advance a new template for South-South climate leadership
Proven monitoring, policy lessons and the moral weight of the Amazon venue give the Global South a rare convergence of tech capability and political urgency.
10 Nov 2025 - 5:30AM
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Indonesia
Elephant tramples Indonesian girl to death as human-wildlife conflict escalates
The real issue is not the endangered animals – it is the loss of their habitat, conservationists say.
9 Nov 2025 - 3:00PM
China-Latin America relations
Cop30: China to join coalition seeking shared rules for carbon trading
New alliance, which also includes the EU and UK, was created to align standards globally and help countries trade carbon credits more easily.
8 Nov 2025 - 6:15AM
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China-Latin America relations
China joins support for Brazil’s Forest Fund but delays financial commitment
Brazil’s finance chief urges patience, saying Beijing wants a role in designing the new fund before pledging money.
7 Nov 2025 - 5:31AM
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China-Latin America relations
Brazil’s Lula opens Cop30 demanding courage – and cash – to save the planet
Chinese Vice-Premier Ding urges nations to honour Paris pledges with fairness and justice, calling for global climate action.
7 Nov 2025 - 2:58PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Rio raids, Venezuela crisis threaten to overshadow Brazil’s UN climate summit
Deadly police operations at home and regional fears of US military intervention abroad divert President Lula’s focus from one of his signature global issues.
6 Nov 2025 - 3:40PM
China-Latin America relations
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China praises Brazil’s forest fund but holds back on cash
As Cop30 begins, Brazilian official says Lula ’would be delighted’ to have China on initiative’s board as an investing country.
7 Nov 2025 - 4:48AM
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Japan
Fears of ecological crisis as Okinawa’s wildlife falls prey to poachers
Conservationists urge stronger protections to deter the growing illegal trade and overseas demand for Okinawa’s endemic species.
2 Nov 2025 - 11:52AM
India
Indian officials rescue tiny Indonesian ape found stuffed inside checked bag
A passenger arriving from Malaysia was arrested in Mumbai after customs found two gibbons concealed in a trolley bag. Only one survived.
31 Oct 2025 - 4:44PM
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