Climate Adaptation & Water: Canada moves to exempt more cross-border energy projects (including pipelines and transmission lines) from federal impact assessments, shifting reviews to the Canada Energy Regulator—raising new questions about how climate impacts are handled. Heat & Resilience: Manitoba is funding a district geothermal heating system for a Winnipeg development, aiming for low-carbon heat for 1,000+ homes and cutting power bills. Coastal & Ocean Science: India launched the advanced ocean research vessel ORV Sagar Manthan to expand marine research and build environmental baselines. Marine Conservation: The Philippines’ Zambales added two coral reef marine protected areas to its province-wide network to restore fish populations and boost coastal resilience. Climate Finance & Justice: Nepal is seeking urgent UN loss-and-damage support after deadly Himalaya flash floods, arguing the disaster is climate-driven and demands meaningful international backing. Local Climate Action: Dane County, Wisconsin, recognized 73 new “Climate Champions” across sectors. Pollution Watch: Campaigners in Wales say sewage overflows into the River Wye lasted thousands of hours in 2025, pushing for faster fixes. Education: California advanced a voluntary Seal of Climate Literacy to recognize hands-on climate learning and local action. Sea-Level Risk: New research warns Australia’s coastal states could face $850B+ in sea-level-rise damage this century.