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The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.
Mongabay, a global environmental news outlet, just created a dedicated Solutions Desk to spotlight what's actually working to save the planet. The team will rigorously investigate and share real-world conservation wins so readers can find hope and replicate success.
Botswana is pushing to bring its sanitation coverage up to match its impressive 90% water supply rate, with government and global partners joining forces to close the gap. Already four out of five citizens have basic sanitation access, but rural communities still face challenges the country is determined to solve.
Scientists and policymakers from across India gathered in Kashmir for a four-day conference focused on protecting the Himalayas through nature-based climate solutions. The event brought fresh hope for one of the world's most climate-vulnerable mountain regions.
Scientists worldwide are turning to biomimicry, copying nature's billion-year-old designs to fight climate change with solutions that work with ecosystems instead of against them. From termite-inspired buildings to river systems that heal themselves, these nature-based approaches are proving both effective and sustainable.
Forests, wetlands, and mangroves are proving to be powerful climate fighters that cost less than high-tech solutions while creating thousands of jobs. Countries worldwide are discovering that restoring ecosystems protects communities from floods and droughts while boosting local economies.
A fast-growing Ghanaian municipality is partnering with nonprofits to tackle its mounting sanitation challenges and protect its most vulnerable residents. The collaboration could become a model for other rapidly urbanizing communities across West Africa.
After fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa, 86 Ghanaian returnees pledged to give back by improving sanitation in their homeland. The group, calling themselves the "Evacuation Boys," turned trauma into purpose with their motto: "We Came Back to Give Back."
Thousands of sanitation workers across Punjab returned to work after the government agreed to address their demands for fair pay and job security. The successful negotiations show what's possible when workers and officials sit down together.
The trash we throw away every day is a major climate polluter most people never think about. Communities worldwide are now turning waste into a climate solution through simple actions that anyone can start today.
Young innovators in Framingham are stepping up with hands-on projects that tackle climate change, from pollinator gardens to upcycled fashion. Their solutions go on display May 30 at a free community celebration.
Thirty students in coastal Bangladesh are tackling local climate challenges with creative solutions and peacebuilding skills. Their workshop shows how youth leadership and cooperation can build resilient communities facing climate threats.
A new partnership is transforming Africa's astronomy research into real businesses and sustainable solutions for communities. Young innovators will now get the mentorship and support to turn their space science ideas into world-changing ventures.
Bangladesh just launched KLIMA, a new platform connecting community climate ideas with investors and policymakers. It's designed to turn local solutions into real action in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries.
Mongabay launched a dedicated Solutions Desk to report on what's actually working to save the planet, not just the problems. Their evidence-based journalism has already influenced Microsoft's carbon investments and community conservation efforts.
African leaders are gathering at the UN to showcase innovations that are saving mothers' lives across the continent. The focus is on African-led solutions that are making essential maternal healthcare accessible where it's needed most.
The University of Ghana is teaming up with a leading climate organization to make nature-based solutions central to Africa's development. The partnership aims to show that protecting nature isn't just environmental work—it's smart economics and community building. ##
Cities worldwide are proving climate action works with 11 solutions that are already cutting emissions and improving lives. A new report from engineering firm Arup and The Earthshot Prize shows what happens when local leaders take bold action.
Thirteen schools in The Gambia competed to showcase youth-designed solutions to climate change, from waste recycling to sustainable farming. The festival proved that tomorrow's environmental leaders are already here today.
Students in one of Bangladesh's most climate-vulnerable districts turned their concerns into action, showcasing innovative solutions for floods, erosion, and extreme heat. The Youth Peace Fair proved young people aren't just facing climate change—they're fixing it.
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