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Migration is powering economies worldwide, with workers sending home a record $905 billion in 2024 while filling critical job gaps and sparking innovation. A new UN report shows these gains are at risk when countries close pathways, pushing migration toward dangerous routes instead.
Norway and the International Organization for Migration just strengthened their partnership to protect millions of people forced from their homes worldwide. The collaboration promises more coordinated, practical help for those taking dangerous journeys in search of safety.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres challenged fear-driven narratives on migration, calling for global cooperation instead of division. His message reframes how the world views human mobility and offers a path forward grounded in dignity.
Ethiopia brought together experts from across the Horn of Africa to transform migration research into real solutions for peace and development. The three-day conference is turning academic knowledge into policies that protect migrants and strengthen communities.
International migrants sent home a record $685 billion to low and middle-income countries last year, more than all foreign aid and investment combined. A new global report shows migration is driving economies forward, but warns closing safe pathways pushes people into danger.
Spain is proving that creating legal pathways for migrants, integrating them into jobs, and treating people with dignity aren't competing goals. The International Organization for Migration is now helping other countries learn from Spain's approach.
Tanzania will coordinate Africa's response to climate-driven migration, helping millions adapt to environmental changes with dignity. The country's leadership could transform how the continent protects communities facing displacement from droughts, floods, and rising seas.
A new United Nations report shows that opening legal migration routes makes everyone safer and economies stronger. The findings challenge the idea that restricting movement protects communities.
A Nebraska community is proactively studying how to protect millions of migrating birds before building wind turbines. Local officials brought in experts to ensure renewable energy development doesn't harm the 80% of the world's sandhill cranes that pass through each spring.
Austria is celebrating its partnership with Iraq's Kurdistan Region as a model for effective migration management built on trust and cooperation. The collaboration shows how working with reliable regional partners can create real progress on complex global challenges.
In Utrecht, Netherlands, anyone with an internet connection can ring a virtual doorbell to help fish reach their spawning grounds. Last year, over 2.3 million people pressed it 200,000 times, opening lock gates for thousands of migrating fish.
New research reveals that framing environmental actions positively—like "eat more plants" instead of "eat less meat"—makes people significantly more likely to act and feel happier about it. The simple messaging shift could transform how we talk about climate solutions.
A groundbreaking 20-year study reveals that helping African communities adapt to climate change dramatically reduces forced migration, even during droughts and conflicts. The secret ingredient? Stronger farms, better water access, and disaster preparedness.
Every night, 10 billion tonnes of tiny sea creatures swim hundreds of meters to the ocean surface and back in the largest animal migration on Earth. Scientists now believe this massive movement could play a surprising role in fighting climate change.
The spring bird migration is reaching its peak across North America, with 147 million birds predicted to take wing in a single night. This annual spectacle offers everyone a chance to witness one of nature's most hopeful moments right in their own backyard.
Sustainable fashion company Reformation announced an ambitious "climate positive" goal in 2019, aiming to give back more to the planet than it takes. The move came after landmark climate reports pushed the company to rethink its entire environmental strategy.
Spain transformed from economic crisis to Europe's fastest-growing major economy by welcoming young immigrants with smart policies. The country's approach shows how migration can revitalize struggling nations.
A new study of 11,000 seniors found that 45% improved their mental and physical health over a decade, with positive attitudes being the key factor. Atlanta's free Primetime Seniors program shows how staying active and optimistic keeps participants thriving in their 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Scientists have discovered that how you feel about getting older can actually change how long you live. People with positive attitudes about aging live an average of 7.5 years longer than those with negative views.
A breast cancer survivor is sharing her healing journey to give others hope. Emily Hester recently appeared on KARK 4 News to talk about her successful treatment for triple-positive breast cancer at CARTI.
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