Renewables Finance: Bangladesh’s PKSF approved Tk 7,245 crore to expand rooftop solar, fund cottage and microenterprise entrepreneurs, and support sanitation and ultra-poor communities, with Tk 500 crore earmarked for solar lending. Waste & Plastics Enforcement: Nagaland’s NGT update shows progress on legacy waste remediation and transport, but major gaps remain in collection, processing, and scientific disposal; the state also ordered plastic producers and brand owners to register on the CPCB EPR portal within 30 days. Clean Energy Skills: Uganda’s Makerere University Business School says demand for renewable energy and clean cooking training in Teso is overwhelming, with 500+ applicants for 100 slots. Climate Extremes: A new study finds El Niño events have become nearly 40% stronger over the last 40 years versus the pre-industrial era, raising stakes for water and ecosystem planning. Hydropower & Biodiversity Tech: A U.S. DOE-backed validation study reports 99% accuracy in fish species mix detection for hydropower monitoring, aiming to better balance clean power with river life. Sustainable Infrastructure Finance: Doha will host the AIIB’s 11th governors meeting, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, climate funding, and resilience.