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.
Thailand has criminalised sexual harassment, including online abuse, introducing stronger legal protections and faster remedies for victims in digital and real-world settings.
More than 10% of the world’s ocean is now protected, marking a major step toward safeguarding marine ecosystems and supporting global biodiversity targets.
Japan has introduced a new law allowing divorced parents to agree on joint custody, marking the first major reform of child custody rules in more than a century.
Brazil has secured new global protections for the giant otter and striped hyena, with governments agreeing at a UN summit to strengthen international conservation efforts across borders.
Australia’s ampurta, once on the brink of extinction, is making a rare and dramatic recovery, expanding its range across vast desert regions despite harsh conditions.
Scotland has reduced child poverty rates, with the share of children living in poverty falling from 25% between 2020 and 2023 to 21% between 2022 and 2025.
Antarctica is seeing a dramatic return of whale populations, with large groups reappearing in numbers not recorded since before industrial whaling.
The European Union has agreed to ban animal testing for detergents and cleaning products, advancing ethical science while maintaining safety for people and the environment.
Scotland saw major biodiversity gains as rewilding efforts rapidly restored habitats, boosting wildlife populations and strengthening ecosystem resilience.
