UN Climate Alarm: A new UNEP report says the world is likely to cross the 1.5°C warming threshold within the next few years, with even the best-case peak around 1.8°C—raising risks for extreme weather, ecosystems, health, food and low-lying island survival. Pacific Islands Forum: Pacific leaders in Palau are already shifting from “avoiding overshoot” to “navigating” it, calling for faster fossil-fuel phaseout and stronger preparedness. Nepal Floods & Climate Finance: Nepal’s PM links the Bhotekoshi disaster to climate change as deaths pass 1,100 and thousands remain missing; Nepal also seeks urgent loss-and-damage funding. Local Climate Governance (California): California lawmakers approved SB 675 to expand community representation on the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District board, aiming to bring more public health and community voices into air-quality decisions. Aotearoa Adaptation Pressure: A New Zealand climate adaptation scientist warns the country must move from plans to real resilience in farms, cities and infrastructure as 1.5°C slips further away. Environmental Justice Grants (Arkansas): E2I2 and VOTE SoAR won over $3M for a grassroots flood-resiliency project translating local knowledge into practical tools. Wildlife Protection Protest (Bulgaria): Environmentalists demand tougher enforcement and penalties after poisoning cases targeting protected species. Heat in Schools (US): Extreme heat is forcing school closures and early dismissals, with students and staff facing direct health risks.