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China breaks out of extreme poverty
In 1981, nearly nine in 10 Chinese lived in extreme poverty. That number has since dropped to a bit more than one in 10, according to latest data.
Fish for farmers
In Haiti, small scale farmers have begun to produce fish that will be fed by agricultural byproducts. The sustainable project is supported by the EU and the UN.
Longer lives in Africa
People in Africa now live 9.4 years longer on average than they did just 15 years ago. World life expectancy has increased by five years since 2000.
Smaller and healthier families
In 1990, each woman in the world had an average of 3.27 children. Today that number has dropped to 2.45. While families become smaller, more children survive.
A more peaceful Colombia
The homicide rate in Colombia has been more than halved since 2002, and is now at a 40 year low. However, the rate is still high when compared to many other countries.
Senegal cuts down on corruption
The African country of Senegal has become less corrupt after the government successfully introduced a series of anti-corruption measures.
Nepal saves rhinos
Poachers have not killed any rhinos in Nepal in the last two years, thanks to coordinated protection efforts. There are now 645 of the great beasts in Nepal.
More fish in the North Sea
The share of UK fish stocks that are fished sustainably and have returned to full capacity has increased to 40 per cent, up from 10 per cent in the nineties.
Niger stops deadly disease
The African country Niger has successfully eradicated the deadly disease maternal and neonatal tetanus.
Living longer lives
Global average life expectancy increased by 5 years between 2000 and 2015, the fastest increase since the 1960s.
Bhutan is CO2 negative
The small nation of Bhutan maintains its forests, and the many trees absorb more than three times more CO2 than the country emits.
More school days for Mongolian kids
Between 1994 and 2010, Mongolia managed to double the average number of school years for the country’s children – from 7.7 to 14.3 years.