Due to habitat loss, the increasing number of endangered species, the rapid spreading and mutation of the COVID19 virus and the escalation of climate change, we tend to have a negative outlook on the impact of human behaviour on the planet. We are well aware of all this, but at the start of a new year, we’d like to share some optimism. Because, mind you, 2021 did see positive developments as well and there are reasons to look forward to 2022.