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A groundbreaking climate ranking system is turning Nigeria's fight against climate change into friendly competition, with all 36 states showing measurable progress in just two years. The initiative is helping states move from promises to real projects protecting millions from floods, droughts, and extreme heat.
China is launching a five-month campaign to change how it measures success, moving away from pure economic growth numbers toward social welfare and sustainability. The shift could reshape how the world's second-largest economy prioritizes its future.
Kenya just ranked as Africa's second most innovation-ready economy, with Nairobi startups raising nearly $1 billion in 2025. The East African nation is proving that smart policy and digital infrastructure can build a thriving tech ecosystem.
Starting April 1st, Namibia's government will cover full medical aid for all 119,000 civil servants, removing the monthly fees workers previously paid out of pocket. The move pairs with a presidential directive requiring all government workers, including the president herself, to use public hospitals.
Nigeria just enrolled 20 million people into health insurance and is pushing to double coverage by 2027. The government's new mandatory policy aims to end the devastating cycle where 71% of health costs push families into poverty.
One of Britain's largest power plants is ending its use of controversial Canadian wood pellets after years of criticism for burning trees from old-growth forests. The Yorkshire plant will switch entirely to U.S.-sourced biomass by 2027.
State Farm announced it will pay $5 billion in dividends to auto insurance customers, the largest single refund in the company's history. Millions of policyholders will see money back as the insurer shares its financial success.
A charity won the right to challenge a policy that's kept refugee families apart since September. The case could reunite thousands of parents and children separated by conflict and distance.
Nigerian leaders in digital rights, journalism, and civic tech joined India's major AI summit to help shape how artificial intelligence serves everyday people. The MacArthur Foundation backed the diverse delegation to ensure African voices influence global AI rules before they're set in stone.
Just three years after its worst economic collapse since independence, Sri Lanka has achieved eight straight quarters of growth and restored international confidence. The island nation's dramatic turnaround shows how determined reform can rebuild trust even after a full-scale crisis.
A federal lab just confirmed that existing inverter technology can replace expensive utility equipment, potentially saving solar projects up to $2.5 million per installation. The finding could revive hundreds of cancelled community solar projects across 14 states.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate education in Japan for 143 Ghanaian civil servants who now shape policy across their government. The scholarship program is transforming how two nations work together, shifting from aid to equal partnership.
America just added enough battery storage to power five million homes for a year, marking the biggest grid energy leap in history. Even with federal clean energy incentives getting slashed, the momentum keeps building.
Namibia is directing government medical aid funds into public hospitals instead of private clinics, with leaders being asked to use the same facilities as everyday citizens. The move aims to rebuild healthcare infrastructure that's been underfunded for years.
A new report shows how immigrants are filling critical labor gaps and driving economic growth in Michigan, offering a roadmap to reverse the state's population decline. The findings highlight real solutions to workforce shortages affecting healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.
Switzerland just made it easier and faster to build large solar farms across the country. The new law cuts through red tape to speed up clean energy development when it takes effect in just weeks.
Virginia just passed a bill that keeps big tax breaks for data centers but requires them to switch to clean energy and ditch diesel backup generators. It's a first-of-its-kind deal that could reshape how the tech industry powers the cloud.
Saudi Arabia is creating its first ever National Urban Policy, bringing together government, private sector, and UN experts to plan smarter, more sustainable cities. The collaborative process shows how international partnerships can help countries modernize urban planning while keeping local leadership at the center.
Electric vehicles made up 13% of Australia's car sales last year, helping drop transport emissions by 0.4% while diesel use soared. The federal tax rebate is proving its worth as the country races to catch up with global EV adoption.
Countries with targeted climate policies are cutting carbon emissions significantly faster than those without them. A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 4,000 policies shows these efforts prevented 3 billion tons of CO₂ in 2022 alone.
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