Dutch media outlet NOS reported that due to the overwhelming amount of negative news, more people decided to shut off from it. Especially among the younger generation until 35 years old, people decide not to follow the news anymore, because it is inducing stress and negative emotions. Experts say negative news is not bad per se, but the balance is off. Despite 2022 having the image of a year of just misery, there were also positive developments. We have listed 7 positive developments from 2022 for you.

This week The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, better known as COP15, has finished. Many were eagerly awaiting this conference and the concrete actions. What has been agreed on?

We spoke with the UN Youth Representative for Biodiversity and Food Evi Vet. For 2 years she has fulfilled this role representing the voice of the youth. As she passes the baton to her successors, she reflects with us on the past years. She discusses the importance of taking the future generations into account and making biodiversity a top priority.

In Expert Talk we speak to inspiring experts from a specific field, who shed their light on pressing topics. This time: professor in environmental history Bartow Elmore.

In 'Spotlight' we speak with inspiring entrepreneurs. This time: Tom van de Beek. With his foundation the Pollinators he is on a mission to protect pollinating insects that are under severe threat.