Clearing landmines remains one of the most arduous problems for the world. Wars and conflicts in places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Egpyt, Angola left an estimated 110 million active landmines across the world. Take a look at some inspiring solutions and successes over the past years.

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.

Now streaming on Netflix is the documentary In Her Hands by Tamana Ayazi and Marcel Mettelsiefen.

We welcome to Mavin’s team journalist Bibi Timmerman! For Mavin she will write her series of life lessons, that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realizing that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started writing down the answers people shared with her.

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?

The Swimmers tells the true story of Syrian sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini. Professional swimmers with Olympic aspirations, they had to flee their home country due to the civil war. Their perilous journey to Europe and the challenges of building up a new life once they arrive in Germany is poignantly told. Yet the heavy theme is interspersed with small uplifting moments and triumphs, about the strong bonds between sisters and overcoming struggles to achieve your dreams.

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 ‘Meet the Creator’ we talk to inspiring creatives about their work and motivations. This time: Jamie Nee. Artist, activist and microbiology student, Jamie is committed to spreading messages about the importance of protecting ourselves from ourselves.

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.

In 'Spotlight' we speak with inspiring entrepreneurs. This time: Louis van der Kolk. He takes people into nature on educational foraging trips to stimulate a connection with our natural surroundings and educate on how one can use it as a food and health source.

In 'Spotlight' we speak with inspiring entrepreneurs. This time: Motopp. Motopp is committed to status holders. Motopp gives motivated and highly educated status holders the opportunity to retrain to become certified Mendix makers. They do this in collaboration with municipalities and renowned companies. Motopp doesn't judge people by where they come from, but by where they want to go. Why? Because everyone with the right motivation deserves the right opportunity!

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In Meet the Creator we talk to inspiring creatives about their work and motivations. This time: Yemeni photographer and storyteller Thana Faroq, who uses art to respond to the changes that have been shaping her life when fleeing from Yemen to the Netherlands.

In 'Spotlight' we speak with inspiring entrepreneurs. This time: Back to Nature Hikes. Helping others to reconnect with nature and taking time to stand still in a world that is always moving is the goal of Back to Nature Hikes.

Mavin’s tip of the day! It’s time to read ‘’Minder moeten, meer leven’’ by Annemiek Leclaire.

In our Q&A short we highlight an inspiring entrepreneur or organisation. This time, Bram Peters of Save Plastic, awarded by ‘Week van de Circulaire Economie’ at the circular awards for his efforts in finding innovative ways to reuse plastic.

In 'Spotlight' we speak with inspiring entrepreneurs. This time: Heuvellands. Heuvellands works on fair and traditional products that come from untapped food sources. Pure nature is important to Heuvellands and they like to make it accessible to everyone.

In Meet the Creator we talk to inspiring creatives about their work and motivations. This time: illustrator and artist Nanna de Jong who makes powerful illustrations about social justice issues.