Mexico recorded its least violent August since 2015, with daily homicides falling by 53% compared with September 2024 and declining across nearly the entire country.
The global ambition to protect 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030 remains achievable, with expanding conservation commitments bringing countries closer to the target.
High school students in the United States report better mental health, healthier eating habits, and greater participation in sports, signalling positive progress in youth well-being.
Global meningitis deaths have fallen by almost half since 2000, with vaccination and improved surveillance driving particularly strong progress among young children and across Africa.
Average incomes have more than doubled since 1990 in nine African countries, accompanied by falling extreme poverty and child mortality rates.
New York City, United States, recorded its safest summer for shootings and murders, reaching historic lows and marking significant progress in public safety.
Global deaths from infections affecting the digestive system, including diarrhoeal diseases, fell from 3.69 million in 1990 to 1.27 million in 2023.
The European Union reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17.2% between 2015 and 2025 while its economy grew by 17.5%, showing continued progress towards cleaner growth across Europe.
Six countries advanced to higher World Bank income classifications, reflecting economic growth, recovery and stronger development progress across several regions.
Canada recorded a 23% fall in opioid-related deaths in 2025, helping save lives and showing the impact of stronger harm reduction and public health measures.
