Study area overview of Asian drylands showing (A) national and provincial boundaries, (B) elevation in meters, and (C) ...

Across Asia's vast drylands, a new study reveals a critical imbalance between degradation and recovery. Researchers analyzed two decades of satellite ...

Central Asia is rapidly urbanizing. Between 1990 and 2020, the population within the largest 48 urban areas grew at an estimated 48% on average. This growing urban population signifies increased needs ...

A recently published study has used high-resolution satellite data to show that deforestation linked to rubber cultivation is much higher than previously thought. Deforestation for rubber in Southeast ...

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Studying in Asia is an excellent complement to the minor in Asian Studies. It gives students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the region they have been studying, improve language skills, and ...

South and Southeast Asia’s 19,000 tree species form the foundations of some of the world’s most biodiverse rainforests, as well as provide irreplaceable ecosystem services and underpin the livelihoods ...

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to 12,000 years. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. The ...

Asia’s large emissions share and economic weight make its carbon markets crucial to achieving global net-zero goals, according to a joint report by World Economic Forum and Bain & Company. The region ...