Climate & Disaster Justice (Nepal): Nepal’s flood aftermath is still unfolding, with authorities struggling to identify the dead and nearly 5,000 missing; DNA collection is underway as only a fraction of victims have been identified so far, while Nepali students abroad in Korea wait anxiously for news. Public Health & Environment (Canada): An invasive aquatic plant, water soldier, has been detected in the Lake Simcoe watershed, threatening freshwater ecosystems and drinking water; an invasive species group is urging dedicated, multi-year federal funding to stop its spread. Waste & Methane (Fiji): Fiji is tightening monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector, improving its reporting and verification so progress toward national climate targets can be tracked. Local Climate Tensions (Singapore): Residents are pushing back against forest loss tied to housing plans in Maju Forest, arguing environmental impact assessments miss key heat and flood-reduction benefits. Community Resilience & Preparedness (Lesotho): A National Climate Outlook Forum is set to share seasonal forecasts and coordinate preparedness across sectors. Pollution & Accountability (Nigeria): Niger Delta campaigners warn that reported deaths from toxic fumes during illegal fuel siphoning at Okrika highlight a worsening hydrocarbon pollution and public health crisis. Climate-Smart Agriculture (Ghana): Research finds cocoa farmers often feel prepared for climate shocks, but measured preparedness is low—raising the stakes for better hazard readiness. Energy Transition & Permits (Policy): A new look at critical minerals shows permitting uncertainty is increasingly shaping project costs and timelines, not just delaying paperwork. Health & Climate Tech (US/AI): UH Mānoa leads an NSF-funded effort to use AI and environmental sampling to detect threats to food production systems earlier.