Brewing change: from opium poppies to premium coffee in the mountains of Lao PDR – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

From Opium Poppies to Premium Coffee: Transforming the Mountains of Lao PDR

Published on : Published by : Sophia Davis

In the rugged mountains of Laos, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime is driving a powerful transformation-replacing opium poppy fields with thriving premium coffee farms. This shift not only cultivates sustainable livelihoods but also strikes a decisive blow against illicit drug production

Living Among Yaks and Snow: A Bhutanese Livestock Officer’s Inspiring Journey

Published on : Published by : Olivia Williams

Amid Bhutan’s rugged highlands, a passionate livestock officer battles the harsh winters to safeguard yak herds, skillfully blending time-honored traditions with modern care to uplift rural communities and preserve their rich cultural heritage