In a world where things go wrong, it's sometimes good to hear what's going well.

  • Global poverty has fallen sharply
    The number of people living in extreme poverty has declined significantly in recent decades.

  • Child mortality has been halved
    Since 1990, child mortality has fallen by more than 50% worldwide thanks to better health care.

  • The ozone layer is recovering
    Thanks to global agreements such as the Montreal Protocol, the ozone layer is steadily recovering.

  • Green energy is growing rapidly
    Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy have increased enormously in recent years and are becoming increasingly affordable.

  • e-Health is increasing
    Thanks to technologies such as Telemedicine, people in remote areas are getting faster access to medical care.

    Clean drinking water projects bring life-saving improvements
  • Millions of people have gained access to clean drinking water through international aid and development programs.

    Rescues for endangered species
  • Animals such as the giant panda, California condor and mountain gorilla are making a comeback through successful conservation programs.

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