Germany has transformed former coal mines into Europe’s largest artificial lake region, turning industrial land into a vast water landscape that supports tourism, ecosystems and local economies.
South Africa is witnessing record gatherings of humpback whales, with hundreds forming “super-groups”, signalling a strong global recovery of the species and improving ocean health.
The United States opened North America’s largest wildlife crossing in Colorado in 2025, reconnecting habitats and reducing animal-vehicle collisions by up to 90% on a major highway.
Restoring Florida’s Everglades in the United States is now proving to be a powerful natural climate solution, capturing vast amounts of carbon while reviving one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.
Reintroduced European bison in Romania’s Tarcu Mountains are boosting plant life by around 30%, showing how restoring wildlife can rapidly revive damaged ecosystems.
More than 10% of the world’s ocean is now protected, marking a major step toward safeguarding marine ecosystems and supporting global biodiversity targets.
Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of degraded land and planted more than 159 million trees, marking a major step in its long-term environmental transformation.
Scotland saw major biodiversity gains as rewilding efforts rapidly restored habitats, boosting wildlife populations and strengthening ecosystem resilience.
Five southern African nations have launched the continent’s first transboundary birding route, connecting vast ecosystems into a single tourism experience that supports conservation and local livelihoods.
Chile has permanently rejected a major mining and port project, protecting a globally significant marine reserve that is home to most of the world’s Humboldt penguins.
