Heat & infrastructure adaptation: Europe’s extreme heat is warping roads and rail and breaking the “clean energy only” spending story, pushing adaptation priorities like heat-proof asphalt and resilient power grids. Wildfire tragedy: A firefighter died battling a blaze in France’s Alps as a deadly heatwave drives evacuations and cross-border firefighting support. Climate policy pressure in farming: Ireland’s EPA reports emissions down 2.2% since 2024, but warns Ireland must cut more than 10% a year to hit its 2030 target. Nature restoration debate: Ireland’s Green Party wants nature restoration embedded in the ACRES review, with stronger funding and faster farmer confidence. Green tourism certifications: InterContinental Muscat earns Green Key Certification, while Orascom Hotels and Tadweera launch Green Key in Egypt to expand sustainable hospitality. Extreme weather impacts people: New research finds most Europeans have felt climate disruption, with southern Europe hit hardest by heat and wildfire smoke. Desertification diplomacy: Mongolia briefs diplomats on preparations for UNCCD COP17, with about 40 days left to the high-level event. Local enforcement & sanitation: Lagos says it arrested 396 “street beggars” under its environmental sanitation and enforcement push. Green finance momentum: Cathay FHC’s sustainability summit draws 5,800+ participants, spotlighting climate finance and transition.