Renewables & Storage Buildout: Malaysia’s TNB Genco is pushing a RM1.96bn hybrid hydro-floating solar project at Tasik Kenyir Dam—595MW of floating solar paired with 1,190MWh of battery storage, aiming for completion in 2028. Grid & Demand Pressure: Malaysia’s power demand is already running about 5% higher than last year during unusually hot weather, with data centres driving cooling loads and expected to take a growing share of electricity by 2035. Wind-Solar Expansion: India’s KP Energy secured an LOI for a 42MW wind-solar hybrid in Karnataka (21MW wind + 21MWp solar) under the Group Captive route for Emmvee’s manufacturing needs. Clean Heat Push: India’s MNRE is inviting proposals for concentrating solar thermal for industrial heating, targeting fossil-fuel cuts via scalable green-heat pilots with thermal storage. Industrial Decarbonization: Europe’s largest CCS facility at Yara’s Sluiskil plant in the Netherlands was inaugurated, capturing up to 800,000 tons of CO₂ annually and shipping it to Norway for permanent storage. Waste & Recycling Shift: Bristol Waste is replacing plastic recycling boxes with larger, sealable red bags for cans and bottles to reduce litter and damage during collection. Wildlife Protection: In Tayabas City, a rescued Brahminy kite was turned over to the DENR after being found at a business, with officials reiterating wildlife laws against hunting or possession. Climate Risk in Finance: Kenya’s Agricultural Finance Corporation received global recognition for integrating climate resilience into lending, starting its Sustainability Certification journey under SSCI. Greenhouse Gas Snapshot: Netherlands’ Q2 2026 emissions rose slightly (+0.6%) as higher electricity-sector emissions offset lower mobility emissions.