Climate Resilience Summit: Researchers and policymakers met in Kumasi for the African WEFE Nexus Summit, pushing community-led solutions linking water, energy, food and ecosystem restoration. Water Crisis: Hungary’s Lake Velence is drying up, leaving tourism and fishing reeling as climate change and mismanagement hit record lows. Polycrisis Warning: The Greater Horn of Africa faces a looming polycrisis as weak rains, conflict and price shocks stack up into 2026–27. Arctic Experiment: A Canadian startup is trialing sea-ice thickening in Nunavut by drilling and refreezing seawater, raising both hope and environmental concerns. Coastal Pollution Fight: Greenpeace is calling for an immediate halt to Dangote’s planned Kenya coastal refinery at Lamu, warning of habitat loss, oil spill risks and air pollution. Heat & Adaptation Funding: New research says Scotland needs up to £14.2bn by 2040 to adapt, with flood resilience and nature restoration likely underfunded. Drought in Europe: The Netherlands moved to an “actual” water shortage as rivers run low and rain stays scarce. Solar for Hospitals: South Africa’s energy minister will unveil a solar microgrid at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital to cut diesel reliance and boost critical care resilience. AI Governance & Speech: A study warns AI chatbots may spread government restrictions on online speech by refusing to criticize restrictive leaders. Sustainability Scrutiny: A new study finds sustainability reporting no longer shields companies from sharper public criticism.