Education News
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Have wheels, will learn? India bets on free scooters for top girl studentsDistance and a lack of transportation are among top reasons that lead to girls dropping out of school in India. -
Students for sustainability… Singapore Institute of Technology’s Ho Xiang TianCo-founder of environmental advocacy group LepakInSG, and one of the speakers at Singapore's first climate rally, shares the need to think beyond individual action and focus on systemic change.
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Pandemic turns smartphones from luxury to must-have as India's schools go onlineSmartphones help classes continue as schools remain closed, but the poorest families are struggling to keep up. -
Students for sustainability… Stanford University’s Audrey PeFounder of non-profit organisation Women in Tech, the 19-year old feminist shares how she is pushing for the closure of the gender and technology gap in the Philippines.
Education Opinion
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Sustainable development starts with children– The emergence of teen climate activists like Greta Thunberg is no gimmick. To galvanise climate action and achieve sustainable development, children and a healthy future must be put at the center of national strategies. -
Helping women and girls survive Covid-19 and its aftermath– A gender-sensitive response is crucial to this global health emergency. -
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate changeCarbon & Climate
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate change
– Environmentalists need to be more conversant in business models and principles, while problem-solving engineers could benefit from engaging with natural and social scientists. The best solutions will emerge when students and researchers from different disciplines work together.
Videos
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Can palm oil plantations be elephant-friendly?– From conflict to co-existence: Earthworm Foundation has come up with a solution to managing human-elephant conflict in palm oil plantations in Sabah.
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More than a nature series, Netflix's Our Planet is a call to action– Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix's latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats.
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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An environment minister's vision for Malaysia– Nine months after she was appointed to lead Malaysia's environment ministry, Yeo Bee Yin spoke to Eco-Business about gender equality, plastic pollution and boosting the country's green industry.
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