twib.news

8. March 2023

Second-Largest Lake Goes from an Illegal Hunting Ground… to a Tourist Attraction

Restoring Chilika lake, India’s second-largest, was the first step in saving the Mangalajodi wetland, and undertaking tourism-related initiatives was the obvious next to strengthening ecosystems, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of local communities.

Health Indonesia

6. March 2023

Children’s Nutritional Needs Become a Multi-Billion-Dollar Priority

The Indonesian government is investing approximately $3.9 billion per year in nutritional interventions for babies and children to eradicate the many cases of impaired growth and development, known as stunting.

Society The World

5. March 2023

What a Time for Everyone to Be in Love!

Over the last two centuries, hard-won progress made in the love department has given hope that human rights and equality will reach new heights, by increasingly accepting and celebrating all forms of love.

Society Vietnam

3. March 2023

Fewer Emissions, More Clean Water (… for Two Million Kids!)

The World Bank has dedicated a $50 million fund to create 300,000 water purifiers to be distributed to roughly 8,000 schools in Vietnam over the next five years.

Society United States

2. March 2023

Redefining Criminal Justice Through “Second-Look” Sentencing

A new United States study found that there is public support for second-look sentencing - particularly for incarcerated individuals who committed a crime when young.

Society Europe

28. February 2023

Cross-Border Train Rides to Get Easier, Faster, and Cheaper

Ten pilot projects have been greenlit by the European Commission to expand rail services or improve existing ones, facilitating cross-border connections all over Europe in a faster, more frequent, and more affordable way.

Society United Kingdom

26. February 2023

Gender-Neutral Restrooms, for a More Inclusive Future

England’s capital London is home to the busiest train station in the United Kingdom where gender-neutral toilets will soon be offered to the clientele, in an effort to improve and promote inclusivity.

Irelands Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Conveley

Society The World

24. February 2023

Civilians to Get More Protection in Times of War

An international pledge signed by 82 countries seeks to better protect civilian populations from the use of explosive weapons.

Society China

23. February 2023

Why This Country’s Population Decline Is Not a Cause for Concern

For the first time in six decades, China has reported its first population decline - and there is no need for concern, according to some sociologists.

Society India

22. February 2023

Soon, All Rural Homes May Have Drinkable Tap Water Here

Despite a worldwide pandemic, India’s mission to bring tap water to every rural household in the country by 2024 is more than halfway completed with 57% of homes now connected to potable water.