The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge.
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World’s First Fully Effective HIV Prevention Drug Approved for Global Use
An epidemic that’s been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It’s a landmark achievement that stands to save millions of lives across the globe. The makers are also providing…
Cambodia Becomes First in Asia-Pacific to Achieve UN’s Highest HIV Targets with 95% Diagnosis, Treatment, and Viral Suppression Rates
The announcement jointly made by the Royal Government of Cambodia and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS marks a major step in Cambodia’s progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It also comes as 2026 marks 30 years of Joint United Nations Programme support to Cambodia’s HIV response – three decades of partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, communities, civil society, development partners and people living with and affected by HIV.
Rats Trained to Detect Landmines Clear Over 31,700 Mines, Restore Land in Mozambique, Cambodia, and Azerbaijan, Enabling 33,000 Families to Return Home
In December 2023, APOPO, with over two decades of history in humanitarian mine action, reached an extraordinary milestone.
Australia’s Solar Boom Sparks New Plans Offering Free Daytime Electricity
Australia’s high solar generation has led to new energy plans offering three free hours of power during the day
World Bank Approves $265 Million for Morocco Battery Project to Boost Renewable Energy, Create Jobs, and Cut CO₂ Emissions
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved $265 million to support the Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project in Morocco, a major clean energy infrastructure investment in northern Morocco and one of the most significant of its kind on the African continent.
Despite Russia’s invasion, Ukraine restores over 13,500 hectares of wetlands and grasslands, reintroducing wildlife and aiding veterans’ PTSD recovery
The environment usually takes a backseat in times of conflict. But in Ukraine a rewilding project is sowing seeds for a greener, more peaceful future.
Bogotá Public School Named World’s Best School Prize Finalist After Transforming Discipline with Emotional Learning, Reducing Conflicts by 85%, and Eliminating Bullying
A public school in Bogota, Colombia has become one of 10 finalists worldwide in the World’s Best School Prizes 2026
Pakistani Activist Who Fought to End Period Tax Wins 2026 Commonwealth Youth Award
The move to abolish the 18 percent tax is a significant step in addressing menstrual injustice across Pakistan
Donkeys Help Keep Spanish National Park Free from Wildfires for Nearly a Decade
Donkey firefighters in Spain have kept Doñana National Park wildfire-free for nearly a decade. Rescued donkeys graze dry scrub daily, creating natural firebreaks across thousands of hectares in one of Europe’s most vital ecosystems.