We travel to Isla Tigre in Panama’s Bocas del Toro archipelago, where accessing medical care is a daily challenge for its Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous population. Meet @floatingdoctors , a volunteer-driven initiative providing life-saving healthcare to indigenous communities often left behind by traditional systems.
From pop-up clinics to essential health education, this is a story of resilience, compassion, and collaboration that’s making a real difference.
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Asia consumes over 60% of the world’s seafood—putting immense pressure on marine life and threatening one of the planet’s largest carbon sinks. Could lab-grown fish be the solution to overfishing and climate change?
In our latest In Focus episode, produced in collaboration with @sustainableasia , we explore the history of overfishing in Asia and how lab-grown seafood could help preserve marine ecosystems.
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FairPlanet Editors @nourghantous and Chermaine Lee are halfway through #COP29 in Baku! Argentina left the table after dissolving its environment ministry, while the U.S. faces tough questions on climate leadership amid Trump’s reelection bid. The good news? Progress on carbon market standards with Article 6.4. The bad? The Global South is growing frustrated as adaptation efforts remain sidelined. Meanwhile, coffee’s pricey and cups aren’t recyclable - but at least we’ve got our reusable water bottles! Stay tuned for more updates.
In the latest episode of our #FoodforFuture series, we head to #Mongolia, where sheep wool is transforming food resilience. @khaliunbayartsogt reports on how wool-based fertilizers help plants thrive, boosting growth, soil quality, and drought resistance—all crucial for food stability in harsh climates.
As small farmers innovate to tackle the impacts of climate change, could wool be a solution to grow more resilient crops?
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Would you want to try these? Black soldier flies are hyped to be the future of protein sources. Recently, Singapore has approved over a dozen insect species as food, and Malaysia has also upped their game in the race to ensure food security in the nation. Ashley Yeong from Malaysia reports on this for @fairplanet_
This on the ground episode is part of FairPlanet’s Future of Food series, curated by our Asia Desk Editor, Chermaine Lee, with the backing of the Solution Journalism Network’s LEDE fellowship.
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If you’ve followed us for a while, you have already heard about @planet_soil_movie . This breathtaking documentary takes viewers on a journey deep beneath the earth, exploring the hidden ecosystems that make life on the surface possible.
After collaborating with director Mark Verkerk on an In Focus episode, we’re excited to bring this story to a wider audience. 🌍 would love to see you there! Tickets via the link in our bio 🙌
Our journalist in Gaza brings to you a glimpse of what life has been like on the ground since Israel began its offensive following Hamas’ October 7th attacks that killed around 1,200 people. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 41,957, according to its Hamas-run health ministry. However, a study published in the journal Lancet estimated the actual death toll in Gaza could reach at least 186,000.
Take a closer look inside Denmark's Kærshovedgård deportation centre. In our latest InFocus episode, Maria Colomer reveals the human stories behind the walls, sharing her approach to documenting these lives with empathy and nuance.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTeuXH1qBgk
Removing fear: In our latest InFocus episode, @mariacolomerc sheds light on the shared humanity of those living in deportation centres. By telling their stories, she hopes to replace fear with understanding and remind us that these lives mirror our own.
Listen to the full conversation via the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTeuXH1qBgk
How does land scarce Hong Kong grow food to combat looming food insecurity brought by human-induced climate change? For now, the densely populated city relies mostly on imports, but that might change with the emergence of vertical farms.
Vanesse Chan from Hong Kong has more.
This on the ground episode is part of FairPlanet’s Future of Food series, curated by our Asia Desk Editor, Chermaine Lee, with the backing of the Solution Journalism Network’s LEDE fellowship.
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Ten years ago, on June 29, 2014, the Islamic State took control of Mosul, Iraq, enforcing a brutal three-year regime that severely restricted women’s freedoms and curtailed religious and expressive liberties.
In 2017, Iraqi Security Forces, with support from the American-led coalition, managed to reclaim the city after a fierce final battle.
In the latest of our On The Ground Series, we explore Mosul’s ongoing recovery from its traumatic past. How is the city rebuilding and moving forward? Watch to find out.
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