Climate & Food Security: Scotland’s climate cabinet chief warns rising wildfire risk and water stress are reshaping farming, arguing for a “thriving livestock” approach rather than cutting herds to hit emissions targets. Wildfires & Water Stress: Greece’s Koroneia Lake has shrunk to a fraction of its size after a decade of low rainfall and over-irrigation, a stark example of drought-driven impacts across Europe. Ocean & Indigenous Knowledge: Namibia’s ocean resilience push links science with Indigenous decision-making to strengthen the blue economy. Water Crisis in Focus: The Caspian Sea has dropped to its lowest level in 48 years, with experts pointing to warming and warning of knock-on effects for ports, biodiversity, and local economies. Microplastics: A Philly-region study finds microplastics in local waterways, with calls for stronger plastics crackdowns. Climate Litigation Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a major climate liability case on whether states can sue oil and gas firms. Policy & Finance: The World Bank approved $110m for climate-resilient road repairs in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, while Sri Lanka’s investment climate remains under scrutiny by the U.S. State Department. Local Environment Wins: Dublin’s Darndale and neighbors earned recognition for nitrous oxide canister collection efforts. Tech for Climate Adaptation: A new multiplex PCR method could speed climate-resilient rice breeding by cutting testing costs and labor. Energy Transition: South Korea says it will phase out coal-fired power by 2040 and expand renewables, alongside rising EV adoption. Community & Stewardship: An interfaith retreat on the San Juan Islands aims to build local resilience and disaster preparedness across faith groups.