Denise Gonsalves

Events, Places we protect

Learn from data scientists: Digital tools make mangrove mapping faster and easier

A knowledge-sharing event organized by Thinking Machines gathered researchers and conservationists to discuss the growing role of AI in mangrove forest protection.
Fringe Science

A scientist’s defense of the Philippines’ hated ipis

Some scientists study cockroaches to extinguish them; a rare few study them out of love. Cristian Lucañas is part of the latter.
Circular Economy, Events

Inside APCER: Taiwan’s economy of second chances

At APCER 2025, our writer finds that the most compelling metric for a circular economy doesn’t have anything to do with money.
Climate justice

Mitzi Jonelle Tan: On activism and leading with love

A snapshot of climate activist and national convener for YACAP, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, before she begins a new chapter abroad.

Learn from data scientists: Digital tools make mangrove mapping faster and easier