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Perspectives Asia #9: Two Sides of the Medals

This issue of Perspectives Asia examines the intersections of sports and politics. We look at how, through sports, identities are shaped, myths and heroes are born, and unconventional truths are buried.

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Perspectives Asia #8: Asia for Future

This edition of Perspectives Asia presents the work of climate change activists in Asia who are calling their governments and people to action. They are raising their voices, some of them despite severe restrictions on the right of free assembly and freedom of speech. These activists show immense courage and they deserve international recognition for their work.

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Plastic Atlas

Plastic is ubiquitous: we use it for life-saving medical devices, clothing, toys and cosmetics; we use it in agriculture and industry. But we also know the growing risk of plastic waste in the environment, landfills and the oceans.

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BLACK

The first book by the Cambodian author Mr. Kyle Kao. Get your copy at the local book shop or at hbs.

ANNE FRANK DIARY

One of the most famous books now available in Khmer language The authentic story of a young girl that had to go into hiding because her family was persecuted by the Nazis Copies of the book available for free at hbs

Resource Governance

Report of the World Bank Conference Land and Poverty from 25th to 29th of March 2019

"The World Bank has learned from the criticism and mistakes of the past decades. The kick-off event "Land in the World Bank's new Environmental and Social Framework" at the World Bank Conference Land and Poverty focused several times on the World Bank's purifcation and the reasons for the failure of international development aid by donor countries.

By Alexander Marx

The Cambodian Marine Mammal Conservation Project

In September 2017, Non-Governmental Organisation Marine Conservation Cambodia launched the Cambodian Marine Mammal Conservation Project (CMMCP), the first long-term marine mammal research program in the coastal waters of Kep province, Cambodia. CMMCP aims to support the conservation of Kep’s population of Irrawaddy dolphins through collecting missing baseline data that can be used to create tailored dolphin conservation legislation in the Kep region. This 2018 report highlights the progress of the project.

On our way to Siem Reap: too much rubbish in the midst of beautiful nature. Really sad. More rubbish collecting action like that of some youth in Siem Reap needed.

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Gender Democracy

Colorism and the Cambodian Ideal of White Beauty

The fear of getting darker skin and the desire for having lighter skin is common among the Cambodian society. Having lighter skin is part of Cambodia’s ideal of beauty and has shaped the Cambodian culture throughout.

By Emilly Lam

Signing the new Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Environment

Image credits Signing the new Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Environment on future cooperation in the field of Sustainable Cities. It was mentioned that in order to promote sustainability of cities all parts of population must be included in planning and implementation: young and old, men and women, rich and poor.