Climate & Disaster Governance: A new World Bank review says the Philippines has strong rules for climate-and-disaster risk planning in land use, but enforcement is weak and local capacity uneven—leaving smaller municipalities struggling to meet basic requirements. Single-Use Plastics Crackdown: Ghana’s EPA says a styrofoam food-container ban is the first phase of a wider push to eliminate non-biodegradable single-use plastics, citing drain blockages and risks to people and marine life. Energy & Climate Accountability: Britain’s Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says communities “will not forgive us” if climate action stalls, after heatwaves and wildfires intensified pressure on the government. Waste Cleanup Push: Delhi claims it has processed 2.16 crore metric tonnes of waste across three landfills, reclaiming 100 acres. Local Nature Protection: In England, residents and a police presence surround clearing of a Green Belt flood plain habitat in Sheering Mill Lane, after an equipment supplier was threatened and abused. Sustainable Tech Debate: A guest opinion argues data centers can deliver energy and climate benefits beyond just electricity use. Green Finance & Industry: Nigeria’s Tinubu reforms are framed as boosting business confidence, while South Africa’s labour group warns it may be excluded from a business-government growth pact.