Plastic policy push (Philippines): The DENR launched the Philippine National Plastic Action Roadmap under NPAP, aiming to cut plastic pollution by 85% by 2040 and shift toward a “circular, inclusive, resilient” plastics system as the country generates about 61,000 metric tons of waste daily. Mining oversight (Philippines): DENR also ordered urgent remediation at the Altai Philippines Mining Corp site in Romblon after inspections tied to a petition seeking cancellation of its MPSA. Greening diplomacy (Kuwait/Finland): Kuwait and Finland discussed cooperation on education, sustainability, environmental protection and food security, while UN-Habitat highlighted community greening via Kuwait’s “Kuwait Plants” campaign with 60+ embassies backing tree-planting. Clean transport economics (EU): A Transport & Environment analysis says diesel price spikes linked to Iran conflict are making electric trucks cheaper to own in major EU markets, with operators recouping premiums in about two years. Local action (Canada): A frost advisory warned Wheatland County residents to protect crops and plants from freezing. Community environment planning (New Zealand): Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on a new 10-year Environment Strategy direction covering land use, air quality, biodiversity, and water/ocean health. Invasive species funding (Canada): Niagara-on-the-Lake received $10,000 to treat invasive phragmites as part of a broader regional program. Flood impacts (Algeria): Heavy rains inundated roads in southeastern Algeria’s Djanet and Illizi provinces.