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Chilli and tobacco against bugs
In Indonesia, farmers have started using natural pesticides from chilli and tobacco. Together with natural fertilizer, this has increased harvests.
Progress in war on lung disease
Since 2000, the world has saved 49 million people from dying of tuberculosis. That’s more people saved than the number who died in the First World War.
Partnership protects forests
Illegal logging has decreased by 10 percentage points in Indonesia and Ghana since they entered a partnership with the EU to promote sustainable forestry.
Population boom stopped in Bangladesh
In 1972, each woman in Bangladesh had nearly 7 children on average. Today, she has just over 2. At the same time, the country has tripled its harvests.
Fewer complaints with police cams
In England, complaints by members of the public against police officers fell 93% after the officers started wearing body cams.
School lunch makes kids smarter
A daily meal boosts kids’ study focus and help get more children to school in the poorest parts of Rwanda. The food is produced locally, helping to create jobs.
Better protection for animals
The world’s nations have agreed to protect more species and increase efforts against poaching and illegal trade in animal products.
More women in Egypt now work
In Egypt, more women now support themselves and their families by working in textile factories, thanks to vocational training and better work conditions.
Companies choose better palm oil
Several big companies have begun to take more responsibility for their use of palm oil, which is often produced by cutting down rain forest in Asia.
World ratifies climate deal
Enough countries have now ratified the Paris climate agreement that the deal will enter into force. The aim is to limit global warming to less than two degrees.
Denmark is a hot global partner
A new study shows that many developing countries see Denmark as one of the best partners to give useful polity advice and assistance to implement reforms.
Another country bans the bag
Morocco has passed a law to stop producing and using plastc bags. The country is the world’s second biggest consumer, with each person using 900 bags per year.