Climate Accountability: Philippines lawmaker Sen. Loren Legarda cites a new UNEP report warning global targets are slipping fast, with the world on track to cross 1.5°C soon unless emissions fall sharply. Water & Waste: Malaysia’s Perak eyes Budget 2027 funding for a Perak River-to-Bukit Merah Lake water transfer to support industry and farmers, while also launching a 2MW biogas plant at a solid-waste landfill. Renewables & Grid Efficiency: Egypt reports grid losses down to 17.6% and fuel use cut by the equivalent of EGP 70bn, alongside plans to standardize distribution assessments. Clean Energy Investment: British-backed North Star appoints Shivanand Nimbargi to scale solar, wind, hybrids and storage in India, targeting millions of MWh of clean power annually. Circular Innovation: Zayed Sustainability Prize names 2027 finalists from a record 10,233 entries, spotlighting solutions in health, food, energy, water and climate action. Coastal & Marine Governance: Galicia urges the EU not to impose “unjustified cuts” in 2027 fishing quotas, arguing its waters recover faster under responsible management. Disaster Preparedness: Greenland asks EU civil protection experts to assess emergency readiness amid climate-driven risks like tsunamis. Food Safety Skills: HACCP training is shifting toward proving real competence as regulators expect more data-driven, connected food safety systems.