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.
Colombia cut forest loss by a quarter in 2025, keeping deforestation on track for a fourth consecutive annual decline and signalling that long-term conservation efforts are beginning to hold.
Ecotourism is ensuring additional jobs, reviving local economies, and helping to protect endangered species and the environment across Bhutan.
