Marine Wildlife Protection: Qatar’s Environment and Climate Change ministry says five sea turtles died off Al Wakrah during routine monitoring, and its marine unit is responding while stepping up efforts to protect marine biodiversity. Low-Carbon Construction: The Emirates Green Building Council kicked off World Green Building Week in Dubai with a push on women in sustainability, student design, and an Energy and Water Benchmark to help UAE buildings cut emissions and use resources better. Refrigerant Recycling: Qatar also held a workshop with UNIDO on creating an accredited refrigerant recovery and reclamation centre, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions and support the Montreal Protocol. Climate and Health (Women’s Fertility): A Kuwait OB-GYN warns there’s little local proof linking heat to menstrual changes, pointing instead to stress, dehydration, travel, and lifestyle shifts. Amazon Protection Spotlight: Leonardo DiCaprio released the Oscar-shortlisted climate documentary “Yanuni” for free on YouTube, spotlighting Indigenous resistance to illegal gold mining in Brazil. Marine and Tourism Tensions: Palau accused China of “weaponising tourism” with a travel advisory tied to tensions over Taiwan, as Australia boosts flights to support visitors. Waste Enforcement: Lagos Waste Management Authority disengaged sweepers and a service provider over alleged illegal dumping in Oworonshoki, vowing tougher action at repeat hotspots. Flooding and Storm Impacts: Nova Scotia issued travel warnings as torrential rain caused widespread flooding and road closures in northeastern areas, while west-central Saskatchewan saw hail, flash flooding, and power outages. Climate Justice and Adaptation: A Pacific leader urged communities to lead solutions to the biodiversity, climate, and pollution crises, stressing local knowledge plus funding and technical support. Biodiversity in Action: Las Vegas is running a pollinator BioBlitz at Floyd Lamb Park to boost citizen science on desert oasis species.