Climate & Health: China forecasts a potentially record-breaking super El Niño, warning of heavier rain, stronger typhoons and higher global temperatures. Extreme Weather Costs: Europe’s wildfire and flood losses are increasingly uninsured, pushing climate damage toward public budgets and deepening fiscal stress. Water & Waste: Metro Manila waterways were clogged after heavy rains and flooding; DENR-NCR cleared about 1,255 sacks of garbage using trash-trap sites. Drought Watch (UK): Low rainfall has driven River Derwent and Eamont below seasonal levels, with many monitoring sites reporting notably low flows. Wildfire Prevention (UK): The UK’s disposable-barbecue ban debate continues as government alerts target fire risk during dry conditions. Ocean/Shipping Safety: A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; no environmental impact reported, authorities investigating. Wildlife & Food Systems: UK regulators say Highland salmon farms breached animal welfare rules, alleging unnecessary suffering. Pollution & Enforcement (Fiji): Fiji plans to raise littering fines fivefold to $200 from September, backed by more enforcement officers. Biodiversity Funding: CEPF approved $3.9m for civil society biodiversity work across five Southeast Asian countries. Youth Voice (Africa): The African Union launched a Pan-African Youth Framework linking youth, peace and climate justice. El Niño & Food Security: Grain and logistics firms are bracing for El Niño-related risks.