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22/11/2023

Why Block the Road?

Our reporter Romy van Baarsen reflects on her participation with Extinction Rebellion and the experiences of activists striving to make a difference. She shares her personal experience and reflections from when she joined Extinction Rebellion's monumental A12 highway blockade in The Hague, when she stood among thousands, driven by a shared pain for our planet.

After 27 days of A12 blockade and more than 9,000 arrests, the blockade sparked a political shift, forcing discussions on fossil subsidies into the limelight. Romy delves into the nuances of nonviolent protest, the shared pain that motivates climate activists, and the impact of their tireless efforts.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/point-of-view-why-block-the-road

Our reporter Romy van Baarsen reflects on her participation with Extinction Rebellion and the experiences of activists striving to make a difference. She shares her personal experience and reflections from when she joined Extinction Rebellion's monumental A12 highway blockade in The Hague, when she

26/10/2023

For Mavin, the globetrotting reporter, Bibi Timmerman, pens her ongoing series of life lessons. Recognizing that profound wisdom often resides within the ordinary people one encounters on the streets, she has taken to approaching individuals with a simple yet profound question: What is your biggest life lesson? This time she finds lifelessons in Paris.

Lessons from a Parisian Night 🇫🇷✨

On a chilly Parisian night, amidst the buzz of the city, our reporter Bibi Timmerman crossed paths with a man named Gregory, who shared two profound life lessons with her.

1️⃣ The Power of Truth: Gregory's first lesson is simple but incredibly powerful - never lie. He speaks from personal experience about the loneliness and darkness that come with dishonesty. He was once caught in a web of lies, inventing a fake identity and job. It took him a while, but he found the courage to come clean and reclaim his authenticity. Honesty saved him, and it's a lesson we all learn as children, but sometimes need to revisit as adults.

2️⃣ The Magic of Kindness: Gregory's second lesson is all about kindness. Living in a city known for its toughness, he found that kindness is a remarkable strength. Being nice, polite, and kind can lead to extraordinary connections and situations. In a world that often emphasizes strength and dominance, kindness is a superpower that shouldn't be underestimated. It's what helped Gregory build a network of sincere and honest people.
Two lessons that might seem unrelated, but I felt that they're the keys to a fulfilling life.

Want to read the full story of how Bibi found the connections between honesty and kindness? Head to our website: http://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/lifelessons-gregory

For Mavin, the globetrotting reporter, Bibi Timmerman, pens her ongoing series of life lessons. In her quest for genuine happiness, she remains ever eager to connect with new individuals and glean insights from their experiences. Recognizing that profound wisdom often resides within the ordinary pe

28/09/2023

Mavin’s tip of the day! The World Press Photo Exhibition is currently showing around the world. One of the projects that caught our attention is photography project called Net-Zero Transition by documentary photographer Simone Tramonte.

Documentary photographer Simon Tramonte was recently featured in the World Press Photo exhibition. His long-term photography project called Net-Zero Transition documents how the European Union is going to achieve its goals of cutting greenhouse emissions by at least 55 % by 2030, and reduce to net-zero by 2050. The most demanding challenge of humankind is to find solutions for the climate crisis. The photographer documents this arduous task by showing the innovations around Europe that are developed by humans to tackle this task.

The series presents an impressive overview of this collective effort. By highlighting different projects one can get a sense of the massive scale of this undertaking. Though it can induce a feeling of dread by the challenge, it also -perhaps mostly- inspires and gives hope: human resourcefulness and collective action can bring about massive change. We highly recommend to check out his work on this important topic.

Written by: Thijs Broekkamp
Photo credits: Simone Tramonte

Read more: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/tipoftheday-world-press-photo-exhibition-simone-tramonte

Documenting the transition to net-zero with photography. A long-term photography project called Net-Zero Transition bij Simone Tramonte.

05/09/2023

This week marks eight years since Aylan Kurdi was buried at the age of three. Aylan's father, who also lost his wife and older son in the shipwreck, said at the time, "Let these be the last to die, and may their deaths not be in vain."

What has changed in that time? Where do we stand now? We've written an article about it in which European Parliament Member Tineke Strik shares her vision. Spoiler alert: it's not very optimistic, although there is a glimmer of hope.

↘ Read the full story on Mavin Magazine: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/aylan-kurdi-8-years-later

Written by: Romy Van Baarsen

Michiel Hoogeveen
Tineke Strik
Pieter Wittenberg
NGO Mare Liberum
GroenLinks
Radboud University

This week marks eight years since Aylan Kurdi was buried at the age of three. Aylan's father, who also lost his wife and older son in the shipwreck, said at the time, "Let these be the last to die, and may their deaths not be in vain." What has changed in that time? Where do we stand now?

30/08/2023

Our reporter Thijs Broekkamp spoke with Shah Tabibi, who finally visited his homeland Afghanistan again after many tumultuous years in the country made this impossible.

This month is the 2 year anniversary of the drastic events in Afghanistan - when the Taliban overtook the country on 15 august 2021. Time to look at the current situation of the country and how it can move forward.

We speak with the Dutch/Afghan Shah Tabibi (33), who recently traveled to his home after an absence of 16 years. Read about Shah’s experience and exciting plans on Mavin Magazine: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/interview-shah-tabibi

Our reporter Thijs Broekkamp spoke with Shah Tabibi, who finally visited his homeland Afghanistan again after many tumultuous years in the country made this impossible. This month is the 2 year anniversary of the drastic events in Afghanistan - when the Taliban overtook the country on 15 august 20

05/07/2023

The chemical processes, synthetic fabrics or animal products in industries such as fashion are hugely polluting. But once again, nature already has provided many solutions for us. From pineapple to fungi, there are some incredible alternative materials available, discovered by clever innovators, who provide a way towards a much more sustainable supply chain and source materials for our everyday products. Some of these innovative companies are already working with global brands and are advocating for more widespread use of these alternative materials.

Let’s take a look at these exciting innovations!

Read the full story on Mavin Magazine: https://lnkd.in/eGg5CQ9C

Written by: Thijs Broekkamp

The chemical processes, synthetic fabrics or animal products in industries such as fashion are hugely polluting. But once again, nature already has provided many solutions for us. From pineapple to fungi, there are some incredible alternative materials available, discovered by clever innovators, who

17/06/2023

In ‘Expert Talk’ we speak to inspiring experts from a specific field, who shed their light on pressing topics. This time: professor in ecological economy Joshua Farley.

Ecological economists are on a mission to change the world. Whereas regular economics looks at continuous growth, ecological economics acknowledges the limits of our world and seeks a way to balance the well-being of humans within a finite world.

Read the full story on Mavin Magazine: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/expert-talk-josh-farley

Written by: Thijs Broekkamp
Visuals by: Mavin Studio

In Expert Talk we speak to inspiring experts from a specific field, who shed their light on pressing topics. This time: Josh Farley, professor and teacher in Ecological Economics.

07/06/2023

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life lesson? This time: Oriane.

Read the full story on Mavin Magazine: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/lifelessons-oriane

Written by: Bibi Timmerman
Photo credits: Bibi Timmerman

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life le

26/05/2023

Mavin’s tip of the day!

A new short documentary series focussing on global businesses who are prioritizing climate change innovation.

In six short episodes of a few minutes each, they cover the future of flight, buildings, transportation, water, farming and forests. With beautifully shot scenes, and a positive tone, solutions are discussed and what impact businesses can have if they change their policies.

In an interview, one of the directors said ‘’I think we have to break through the doom-and-gloom bubble, because we’re all paralyzed by it. We all think there is nothing we can do, that climate change is inevitable and that’s what I think we were tackling with this film – showing that there are solutions and showing how folks are out there striving to make things better, instead of just talking about how bad it is.’’

The series depicts the work that is already being done now and uses a personal approach, by featuring people who are working on the ground towards solutions. It is inspiring to see what kind of innovation is there and how it is being utilized by large businesses.

You can watch Future Forward for free. Find the link on Mavin Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ep9F_hWZ

A new short documentary series focussing on global businesses who are prioritizing climate change innovation.

18/05/2023

Our reporter Bibi Timmerman spoke with Carlijn Nelissen, who is on a mission to change the way we work and how we think about work.

Her burnout acted as a catalyst for a change. Reflecting on these times, she realised a lot needs to be changed in the mentality and culture of companies. Allowing employees more flexibility and the space to organise their own day and work on their wellbeing, will improve productivity.

She founded On.Purpose Studio to achieve real change in company culture.

↘ Read her vision on how we work and how this can be improved on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9x-Qkcq

✍ Written by: Bibi Timmerman
📸 Photo credits: Rosa van der Wal / Photography

Our reporter Bibi Timmerman spoke with Carlijn Nelissen (Co-Founder On Purpose Studio), who is on a mission to change the way we work and how we think about work.

05/05/2023

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and it’s expected that most future population growth will happen in urban areas. At the same time, cities are responsible for 70% of global greenhouse gas emission. Making cities more sustainable and healthier is an important objective for the future. Let’s take a look at what ideas have developed so far and how these sustainable cities of the future might look like!

Read the full story on Mavin Magazine: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/green-living-making-cities-more-sustainable-and-healthier



Written by: Thijs Broekkamp
Visuals by: Mavin Studio

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and it’s expected that most future population growth will happen in urban areas. Making cities more sustainable and healthier is an important objective for the future. Let’s take a look at what ideas have developed so far and how these ...

07/03/2023

In Meet the Creator we talk to inspiring creatives about their work and motivations. This time: Photographer Sabine Rovers creates dreamworlds to temporarily escape reality’s troubles and stimulate connection.

While the world can be a quite discouraging place from time to time, Sabine wants to create a world with her work where such troubles sink to the background. Her work has led her to meet interesting and inspiring characters, whose outlooks and way of life usually deviate from the norm, inspiring Sabine and her audience.

Read the full story on Mavin Magazine:
https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/meet-the-creator-sabine-rovers

In Meet the Creator we talk to inspiring creatives about their work and motivations. This time: Photographer Sabine Rovers creates dreamworlds to temporarily escape reality’s troubles and stimulate connection.

19/02/2023

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life lesson? This time: Angelo.

Read the full story on the blog: https://lnkd.in/eDvyMGgU

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life le

16/02/2023

Mavin’s tip of the day!

A radical Prescription for long-term thinking in the book ‘The Good Ancestor’ by Roman Krznaric. Philosopher and co-founder of The School of Life, Krznaric sees short-term thinking as the root of our problems today. The future generation is not taken into account due to this, thus suffering hugely from shortsighted decisions today. A major problem this pertains to is of course climate change.

In the book Krznaric shows how we can be a good ancestor for our future generations. Whilst they don’t have a voice or any rights today, our decisions will impact their lives massively. There will be no solution to climate change or other issues if we don’t start thinking in the long-term. He celebrates the time rebels who are reinventing democracy, culture and economics so that we all have the chance to become good ancestors and create a better tomorrow.

You can find the book in your local bookshop.

Read more on the blog:
https://lnkd.in/ePadTExf

A radical Prescription for long-term thinking in the book ‘The Good Ancestor’ by Roman Krznaric. Philosopher and co-founder of the School of Life, Krznaric sees short-term thinking as the root of our problems today. The future generation is not taken into account due to this, thus suffering huge...

16/02/2023

Short-term thinking is at the root of virtually every life-threatening problem we have to solve in the coming years, from climate change to the growing world population. Philosopher Roman Krzarnic explains in the book The Good Ancestor how short-term thinking is not taking into account the wellbeing of future generations. Luckily, hopeful movements around the world are arising who want to protect the rights of the unborn generation.

Read the full story on the blog: http://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/long-term-thinking-decision-making-for-future-generations

Short-term thinking is at the root of virtually every life-threatening problem we have to solve in the coming years, from climate change to the growing world population. Luckily, hopeful movements around the world are arising who want to protect the rights of the unborn generation.

09/02/2023

The immigration debate is yet again in full swing, as European countries still struggle to adequately respond to the flow of asylum seekers. Today and tomorrow, EU leaders will hold a meeting to discuss immigration. A starker plea for preventing immigrants from entering Europe seems the tendency. More member states and the European Commission are voicing their readiness about raising fences around Europe’s borders.

Instead of making it as difficult as possible to enter Europe, some believe an opposing direction must be taken. Could the EU benefit from immigrants? Economists believe so.

Read the full story on the blog: https://lnkd.in/d-cij8TM

The immigration debate is yet again in full swing, as European countries still struggle to adequately respond to the flow of asylum seekers. While talks are being held about how Europe must prevent more immigrants from coming in, some economists believe this is a mistake. Welcoming immigrants should

09/02/2023

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life lesson? This time: Mindaugas!

👉 Read the full story on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gRCq4W_B

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life le

07/02/2023

Mavin’s tip of the day!

Time to look beyond our current economic models - causing massive inequality and destruction of our environment- in the book: ‘’Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist’’

The bestseller is written by Kate Raworth, an economist ‘focused on making economics fit for 21st century realities.’

Read more: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/tipoftheday-doughnut-economics

Time to look beyond our current economic models - causing massive inequality and destruction of our environment- in the book: ‘’Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist’’. The bestseller is written by Kate Raworth, an economist ‘focused on making economics fit ...

02/02/2023

Mavin’s tip of the day! Documentary All that Breathes by director Shaunak Sen has recently hit the cinemas.

In a profoundly moving and poetic way the relationship between humans and animals is explored in New Delhi, a city where the inhabitants have a ‘front row seat’ to the climate disaster, as the director puts it. The heavy air pollution causes birds to get ill and fall out of the sky. This apocalyptic occurrence is the motivation for the protagonists of this film: three brothers who are committed to rescuing and treating as many birds as possible. It shows the importance of small steps and perseverance and how the actions of individuals, no matter how big or small can help.

↘ Read more on Mavin Magazine: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/tipoftheday-allthatbreathes

Documentary All that Breathes by director Shaunak Sen has recently hit the cinemas.

30/01/2023

During the recent World Economic Forum, a report was released titled: ‘’the breakthrough effect’’. It identifies major tipping points in climate action that could trigger a ‘cascade’ of positive changes. This means that a small intervention or development could have a major impact in speeding up the processes of reaching a net zero economy. The report identified three major sectors that could cause a huge snowball effect.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/super-tipping-points

According to a report released at the recent World Economic Forum, three “super-tipping points” for climate action could trigger a cascade of tipping points for’’ zero-carbon solutions in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions’’

24/01/2023

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life lesson? This time: a conversation with Prema at the Mandali Retreat Centre.

Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gTYsRu8F

For Mavin, journalist Bibi Timmerman will write her series of life lessons that she started when she took her campervan on the road in Europe for 2 months. Realising that actual wisdom can be found in the everyday person you meet on the street, she started asking people: what is your biggest life le

19/01/2023

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.

This warfare tactic is still used in recent conflicts, such as in Ukraine, where both parties use anti-vehicle mines. Russia also deploys anti-personnel mines, since it didn’t sign the Ottawa treaty, like Ukraine did, banning the use of such mines. This is affecting the civilian population in access to civilian homes, infrastructure, transportation routes, and agricultural lands. Eastern Ukraine remains one of the areas most contaminated by landmines in the world, due to the war with Russia that started in 2014.

The United Nations estimates that if demining efforts remain the same, it might take approximately 1,100 years for all mines in the world to be cleared. Hence the need for innovative technologies to tackle this problem. The trusty method of hand-held metal detectors or trained animals to track down mines will take too long. There’s a need for innovation, especially if ambitious goals like the Landmine Free 2025 campaign are to be achieved. Click the link below and take a look at some inspiring solutions and successes over the past years.

👉 Read more on Mavin Magazine: http://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/wars-left-the-world-littered-with-landmines-these-innovations-help-in-clearing-them

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.

17/01/2023

Dutch media outlet NOS reported yesterday 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.

This was exactly the reason that Mavin Magazine was founded, to offer a contribution in the balancing of positive and negative news in the media landscape, in which the positive side of developments is traditionally underrepresented by the media. It is important to absorb both and equally as important to retrieve your news from several different media outlets in order to come to a more accurate comprehension of the world.

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: https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/7-positive-developments-in-2022

The news in our world should not only be a cause to be alarmed, but should also make you positive about the developments of our world.

Do you want to contribute to our platform by shedding light on the more positive developments in our world? Mavin is looking for opinion makers, columnists and writers!

Interested? Get in touch with us!

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 ne

13/01/2023

Mavin’s tip of the day!

Now streaming on Netflix is the documentary In Her Hands by Tamana Ayazi and Marcel Mettelsiefen. It follows one of Afghanistan’s first female mayors of Afghanistan, Zafira Ghafari, the youngest to hold her position. An especially relevant and poignant watch since the Taliban announced last week that girls are banned from attending university, furthering the exclusion of women from Afghan society who already couldn’t attend secondary school and suffering more restrictions leading to an almost complete exclusion of public life.

Zafira takes an incredibly brave, fierce and defiant stance towards stifling conservative social norms. Advocating for women empowerment and girls following an education is one of her main points. She remains almost unfazed by the severe discrimination and many death threats she receives, to try and inspire Afghan citizens for more equality. Ever since the Taliban took over the country in August 2021, the situation has rapidly deteriorated for its citizens. The heartbreaking movie makes the immense pain and suffering of this tragedy palpable, it goes beyond the impersonal headlines that covered the event of the fall of Kabul but have largely forgotten Afghanistan since then.

Read more on Mavin Magazine: https://fal.cn/3v4NT

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

10/01/2023

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 asking people: what is your biggest life lesson?

Her mission is to inspire people to be more vulnerable and open about the things they feel and think. In a world where everybody has to perform and show only their success to the outer world, we forget that everyone – even the most successful persons – has their struggles and problems. Trying to keep up with these perfect appearances can have serious effects on mental well-being. Read along with Bibi on her journey of finding out how to live life, how she became inspired and found out that adversity can be the school of life.

👉 Find out more about Bibi's story on the blog:
https://www.mavinmagazine.one/discover/lifelessons-bibi-timmerman