Coastal Floods, Now More Often: A new study says Wellington’s “one-in-100-year” coastal floods are happening about twice a year, with human-caused sea-level rise making extremes far more frequent—raising the stakes for updated flood planning. Heat-Ready Cities: Lower Hutt (NZ) was picked for the EU-backed Climacare project to protect vulnerable residents from extreme heat using emergency procedures, passive cooling, and redesigned public spaces. Nature Protection in France: France added seven new biological reserves and expanded two others, protecting 157,000 hectares of forest, with most gains in French Guiana. Arctic Experiment: Researchers are testing whether flooding Arctic sea ice with seawater can help it survive longer; early results suggest treated ice may last about a week longer in some areas. China Rights & Climate Policy: China’s new five-year human rights plan emphasizes eco-environment governance, pollution control, ecosystem “red lines,” and climate action. Cambodia Tree Push: Cambodia’s environment minister urged public participation in a campaign to plant at least 1 million trees per year, with millions of saplings prepared for free distribution. Food vs Fuel Pressure: Forecasts warn higher oil prices could boost biofuel demand sharply—potentially tightening fertilizer and food supplies further. Data Centres vs Water & Homes: London’s data-centre boom is reigniting fights over energy, housing, and water capacity, as more facilities are planned. Wildlife Corridor for Snow Leopards: Kyrgyzstan designated the Ak Ilbirs ecological corridor—nearly 800,000 hectares—to help snow leopards and other mountain wildlife move as climate shifts habitats.