Climate Risk & Preparedness: Tuvalu’s climate minister at the Pacific Islands Forum blasted Australia for “not doing enough,” warning UNEP scenarios of 1.8°C warming could arrive far sooner than expected, pushing the Pacific from limiting overshoot to “navigating it.” Extreme Weather & Disasters: Nepal and China’s border floods and mudslides have killed over 1,200 with thousands missing, while experts point to glacier collapse risks tied to global warming. Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality: Indonesia’s intensifying fires are choking parts of the Philippines; Cebu City suspended in-person classes as Metro Cebu AQI hit “acutely unhealthy.” El Niño Watch: The El Niño system is in a crucial phase with a 90%+ chance of very strong intensity, raising odds of severe floods, drought, and food and health shocks. Shipping Emissions Tech: Maersk will test Anemoi’s wind rotor on a containership in mid-2027, aiming to cut emissions and fuel use. Aviation Climate Fight: Climate groups and London’s mayor say a third Heathrow runway would “overshoot” UK legally binding climate targets, with sustainable fuels unlikely to close the gap. Local Climate Action: Galway City Council welcomed €400,000 for building retrofits and resilience under the EU cities mission accelerator. Energy & Pollution Policy: Massachusetts named a heat chief and approved $27M in tax credits for climate-tech firms; meanwhile, Illinois AG Raoul joined a multistate push against EPA moves to weaken heavy-duty vehicle NOx rules. Renewables & Efficiency Funding: Maine awarded $4.7M in grants to 72 local governments for energy-efficiency and resilience projects. Recycled Materials: Kuwait seeks approval to expand recycled tyre rubber in asphalt to improve hot-weather road performance and reuse waste.