This archive collects milestones and progress stories involving nations — countries and their governments — acting to improve lives, protect rights, or address shared challenges. From policy breakthroughs to international cooperation, these stories show what countries are doing right.
The European Union Parliament voted Wednesday to increase its renewable energy goal for 2030 from a goal of 27% to a new target of 35%, which will now be taken to EU member states in upcoming talks.
According to the census, solar energy adds jobs 17 times faster than the overall economy in the United States.
Single-use non-biodegradable plastic, including bags and polystyrene takeaway containers, will be banned in Vanuatu from January 31, as the Government tries to control a growing plastic waste problem.
The government said the proposed reforms will cut in half the average time it takes for wind power projects to be completed and connected to the French electricity grid.
Norway is a leading force in broad adoption electric vehicles. In its latest move, the country has pledged to make all of its short-haul flights electric by 2040.
North and South Korean athletes will march together at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony under a unified flag, the South said Wednesday, in a diplomatic breakthrough following days of talks between the two countries.
The Andes Amazon Fund celebrates the creation of Yaguas National Park, established today by the Peruvian government. Located in the northern region of Loreto, Peru’s newest national park will safeguard 2,147,166 acres of rainforest and a vast river system with one of the richest fish faunas in the world.
Just six years ago, more than 40% of Britain’s electricity was generated by burning coal. Today, that figure is just 7%.
Manufacturing ban means the tiny beads which harm marine life can no longer be used in cosmetics and personal care products
The legislation marks the first time that a developing country has taken such a major step to protect its oceansand all the from oil exploration and extraction.
