Climate Accountability in Court: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear Suncor v. Boulder County, a case that could decide whether local governments can force fossil fuel firms to pay for climate deception and damages. EU Consumer Protection: The EU cracks down on vague “environmentally friendly” claims and misleading durability messaging, tightening rules on greenwashing and product lifespan. Climate Justice Finance (Nepal): Nepal’s foreign minister says climate justice must mean grant-based, accessible finance for adaptation and loss-and-damage, not slogans. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: World powers gather in the Pacific ahead of COP31 to push 1.5°C, ocean priorities, and climate finance—while island leaders warn sea-level rise is accelerating. Energy Transition (India): UN climate chief Simon Stiell hails India’s Green Energy Corridor Phase-III, pairing grid upgrades with battery storage to cut curtailment and scale renewables. Food & Farming Under El Niño: In Eastern Visayas, DOST is installing automatic weather stations to help farmers plan for worsening El Niño impacts. Local Adaptation (California): Caltrans releases new climate vulnerability and sea-level guidance to protect transportation infrastructure from extreme weather. Housing for Heat (UK): A report finds many Britons’ homes aren’t built for hotter summers, driving sleep and wellbeing problems. Biodiversity Funding (Maldives): The Maldives launches a GEF-backed plan with UNDP to update biodiversity strategies and build a long-term financing mechanism.