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Sustainable agriculture – The ancient Indigenous practices of rice-fish farming and agroforestry have much in common, harmonising human activities, environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation. Combined with modern science, these approaches offer new methods to farm sustainably, combat climate change and maintain resilient landscapes.
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Ecosystems and climate change – From loathing to appreciating mangroves. Once seen as grim by the author in his childhood summers, he now recognizes their unique beauty and important environmental and social role. Mangroves protect against storms, provide diverse wildlife habitats, support fisheries, sequester carbon, filter water, and benefit local communities. Mangroves are marvellous.
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Forests and climate change – From forgotten troublemakers to ecological saviours! Secondary forests, once dismissed, now offer hope in fighting climate change and promoting human well-being. Using reform school as a metaphor, the blog explores how restoration efforts, native species planting, and community involvement can rehabilitate degraded forests into thriving, biodiverse ecosystems.
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Language and humour – An Aussie expats experience translating the oft-hilarious broad Australian accent and dealing with cross-cultural hilarity in Indonesia. Humour in multilingual communication through toothpick tales, bed sh*t jokes and smiling waiters!
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