World Environment Day (June 5) Focus: Leaders and communities worldwide used the UN theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future” to push climate action beyond speeches, from cleanups to tree planting and public awareness. Climate Risk & Preparedness: Canada’s summer outlook warns warmer-than-normal conditions could raise wildfire fire risk, while Sri Lanka’s Centre for Environmental Justice warns the country could become “climate orphans” amid El Niño-linked disruption and damaged watersheds and wetlands. Water & Pollution: The U.S. EPA approved a $40 million loan for South Sioux City to upgrade wastewater treatment, and in the Philippines and Indonesia, groups urged stronger action against illegal mercury trade after a major seizure. Nature-Based Action: Assam set a record by planting 1.02 crore saplings in a day, while India’s Odisha promoted climate-friendly “old tradition” farming methods and Nepal’s Ilam municipality saw 800 ornamental saplings planted. Food, Health & Justice: FOUR PAWS linked factory farming to both climate impacts and animal welfare, and a UK heatwave commentary highlighted how climate-driven heat increases drowning risk—especially where safe cooling access is unequal. Policy & Finance: The GEF assembly in Uzbekistan stressed environmental finance isn’t optional, and India showcased its carbon credit trading scheme at WTO’s Trade and Environment Week.