Flood Accountability: Philippines Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is demanding a full accounting of flood-control spending and results, warning against “projects on paper” while communities still flood. Indigenous Rights: New revisions to FPIC guidelines in the Indigenous Peoples law are drawing backlash over shorter timelines and concerns they favor commercial interests. Heat-Proofing Cities: A University of Manchester study finds roof rainwater harvesting can cool buildings and cut air-conditioning demand, with timing mattering more than tank size. Arctic Shipping & Geopolitics: China’s “Ice Silk Road” plan would run regular container shipping via the Northern Sea Route, as chokepoint tensions deepen. Wildfire Aftermath: A geologist explains how rain on burned slopes can trigger fast, deadly mudflows and flooding. Water Stress in Europe: The Rhine is at near-record low flows, disrupting shipping and forcing water restrictions. Climate Finance Push (Africa): Nigeria and Enugu, plus other partners, are moving to mobilize private capital and methane/waste-sector action to close adaptation gaps. Solar for Communities: South Korea selected the first villages for its “Sunshine Income Villages” community solar scheme. Extreme Heat in the UK: The Met Office warns temperatures could hit 36C as drought and heatwave impacts grow. Wildlife & Disease: Research documents dengue transmission and diverse Aedes mosquito viruses along the Congo–Angola border.