Ecosystem Services

The link between mangrove ecosystem services and increased coastal urban resilience: The case of Semarang, Indonesia

Stories from the field Author: Kaitlin B. Harris, Nyoman Prayoga Posted on April 27, 2017

Ecosystem services play a crucial role in maintaining human well-being and provide a plethora of goods and services to communities around the world. As mentioned by ISET-International1 (2013), ecosystems provide the basic foundational needs such as water, air, food, as well as some more advanced needs such as coastal defense, and water absorption capacity.

Arfiana Khairunnisa
April 27, 2017 . 5 min read

Kok Noi River: from being a dump to being productive land

Stories from the field Author: Porpla Khuan-arch Posted on April 04, 2017

In the past, the way of life of Thai people has been to live near the water, whether it was in rivers, canals, lakes, ponds or various other water sources. And rivers in Thailand were used in so many ways: water for consumption, as sources of food, for transportation, recreation, and in many more ways. As time passed, water resources and rivers changed both naturally and as a result of human activity. The main transportation routes have moved from rivers to roads.

Nyoman Prayoga
April 4, 2017 . 2 min read

Underdog Resilience

Stories from the field Author: sarath kt Posted on March 27, 2017

Sava Bhai, is a 70 year old rag picker from the city of Ahmedabad, India. He picks out garbage thrown to the Sabarmati River and nearby areas and sells the recyclable materials for a living. He is a living proof that even the poorest of the poor can contribute to the protection of earth. Find out about his story through series of black and white images.

Nyoman Prayoga
March 27, 2017 . 2 min read

Metamorpolis

Stories from the field Author: Tim Franco Posted on March 27, 2017

Chongqing city, one of the biggest in central China, went through one of the fastest development process in the country. The main reason is, located upstream of the three gorges dam, the government has welcomed all displaced population from submerged region into its main urban areas. Find out more from the images that captured the story of Chongqing city.

Nyoman Prayoga
March 27, 2017 . 1 min read

Peri-urban lake restoration, Indore - A TARU Project under ACCCRN

The video showcases the project of peri-urban lake restoration in Indore that is implemented by TARU under the ACCCRN programme. The project has been able to achieve such success due to the strategy of ensuring multiple stakeholders were engaged through the course of the project.

Further information about this project, please visit Taru Leading Edge website.

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