Climate Permits Update: Papua LNG’s upstream and downstream operators received amended environmental permits from CEPA after months of consultation, with CEPA calling permits “living documents” that must be continually updated to protect water and biodiversity. Water Cleanup Drive: Mongolia will run a large-scale cleanup around Khuvsgul Lake and the Eg River from June 22 to Aug 13, aiming to prevent environmental degradation in a basin holding most of the country’s freshwater. Climate-Resilient Food: KOICA will fund a $12M, six-year Nepal project (2026-2031) to boost climate-smart rice in the Terai, improving seeds, farming practices, and market access. Local Climate Policy: Bend, Oregon approved a climate pollution fee for gas appliance installs in new homes, pushing electrification as wildfire and low snowpack risks grow. Aviation & Air Quality: The UK launched a consultation on Heathrow’s third runway, with supporters citing growth and critics warning of health, noise, and climate target conflicts. Mining Oversight: Sarawak’s NREB is set to take on a bigger environmental management role as authority shifts under Malaysia’s MA63 framework. Enforcement & Accountability: UK regulators secured nearly £470,000 in Yorkshire environmental improvement payments after permit breaches, including fish-kill and unauthorised discharges. Arctic Rights: Canada’s Inuit organization urged the federal government to better partner with Inuit rights holders on Arctic governance and self-determination.