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The iconic Irrawaddy dolphins of Myanmar are facing a range of threats from economic development activities that are degrading their habitats and food sources. They are critical for fishery resources and water security of Ayeyarwady River. Local groups along the Ayeyarwady River are coming together to protect the dolphins and their habitats.

This article elaborates on how agriculture has already been showing progress for post covid-19 recovery and how it met daily subsistence in the Pacific Islands countries. It will recommend support for the targeted group that plays an essential role in the bottom-up approach to support the agriculture sector.

From man-eating sharks to adorable giant pandas, a species' fate is sometimes inextricably linked to its public image. While a flagship animal with undeniable charisma and positive perception, such as the bald eagle, or orangutan, have no difficulty attracting goodwill from many sympathizers, many of today's less iconic but equally important endangered species are not as fortunate. However, public perception is not permanent, and it can change drastically with careful planning and effective implementation. None is more evident than this case from Myanmar.

The use of social media for news, marketing and leisure have been common in the country and gradually known for the effective role that it can play on the purpose of constructive advocacy and social engagement.

In 2019, Greenland lost a record 1m tonnes of ice sheet per minute. 143 million people could be displaced by the intensifying climate crisis. A report by The Guardian revealed that massive infrastructure projects are plunging forests “past tipping point”. Another study reveals that that melting Arctic ice is responsible for sparking storms in winter in Central America. Another grim study predicts that most polar bears are likely to slide into extinction by 2100. Recently, scientists have raised alarms about the Arctic sea ice’s condition. They have also demonstrated how the “record-breaking hurricane season” has been propelled by climate crisis.

Establishing a telemedicine platform requires resources, even ones beyond your control. What to do if you are an entrepreneur in a resource-limited country? If there is anything the two founders of Thailand’s top telemedicine platforms have proven, it is that entrepreneurs can still succeed if they have a vision, and apply these tips: