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Gede and Ayu: Kitchen Missionaries

Many activists use protest banners, campaigns and pressure groups to promote sustainable practices. But one couple in Bali believes that the path to sustainable living starts from the kitchen.

Forest Man Jadav Payeng: The Power of One

Jadav Payeng of India created a forest singlehandedly on a sandbar in Majuli to restore ecology and biodiversity in barren land. The reforestation efforts starting with bamboo plants brought back tigers, elephants, reptiles and birds. The conservation effort in Molai Forest sadly creates human-wildlife conflict.

Victor Steffenson: Country Fireman

Australia is notorious for its bushfires; in recent years they have caused millions of dollars in damage. One man is convinced that going back to Aboriginal burning practice can not only stop the increase in out-of-control fires but can help regenerate the native bush too.

Anita Gardner: Returning Turtle

Born in the Philippines, studied and worked in Bristol, UK and Palawan, Philippines and a teacher, diver and artist as well, Anita Gardner works at  Atelier Aquatic promoting , Art, Education and Marine Conservation as well as promoting awareness of marine life to local people.

Rod Hillman: Pushing Hard for Sustainable Tourism

According to chief executive officer of Ecotourism Australia (EA), Rod Hillman, sustainable tourism is not just occurring where you’d expect it - in beautiful remote landscapes – but is increasingly permeating cities and other businesses too. 

Gloria Guevara Manzo: President & CEO of WTTC

Gloria Guevara Manzo: President & CEO of WTTC

1 August 2017 — Mexican Gloria Guevara Manzo will leave her office in sunny Florida to become the new President & CEO of the London based World Travel and Tourism Council, known as WTTC. WTTC is seen by many as the world authority on Travel & Tourism with a membership of over 150 CEOs of the world’s leading Travel & Tourism companies. It is the only global private sector organization representing the breadth of the global business and leisure travel industries.

Janson Chan: Mushrooming Food Security in Singapore

Janson Chan: Mushrooming Food Security in Singapore

Urban farming and agriculture have many benefits such as maintaining food security in land scarce Singapore. Mallika Naguran and Chan Shu Yin conduct an exclusive interview with Janson Chan, CEO of Agrivo Mycosciences to find out why the company connects with children on mushroom farming.