biodiversity, mental health, quality of life

Biodiversity and Quality of Life: Demystifying the Link

Biodiversity is a term used to describe the enormous variety of life on Earth. It can be used more specifically to refer to all of the species in one region or ecosystem. Biodiversity refers to every living thing, including plants, bacteria, animals, and humans. Scientists have estimated that there are around 8.7 million species of plants and animals in ...

Jack Roberts

A flock of Sandhill cranes.

How Human Rights and Global Values Can Help Strengthen Our Common Future

The world is seeing new threats to humanity’s human rights. Natural and manmade disasters are shaking every nation. The political arena is turning more and more unstable as well. Humans must strive to uphold a better society for their common future and for the generations to come. This can only be achieved if we fight ...

Armin Auctor

Happy children walking to school.

Are You Living in a ‘Healthy’ City Like Vienna or Munich?

When visiting other cities as tourists or for short-term employment, people usually consider factors like ease of access, entertainment options, food culture, visiting spots, and so on. Younger generations have started taking into account a city’s “health” factor as well, as they become more conscious about their physical and mental wellbeing. “Providing facilities such as ...

Armin Auctor

Phra-Singh Temple, Chiang Mai.

Expats Give Top 6 Reasons to Live in Taiwan

Is it better to live in Taiwan than to live in the U.S.? The two nations are vastly different in terms of size, geography, climate, and system of government. Here’s what some expatriates think. Why expatriots prefer to live in Taiwan 1. Convenient transportation Public transportation in Taiwan is affordable and convenient, with bus and ...

Armin Auctor