Marine Biodiversity Watch: Qatar’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change marked International Whale Shark Day by highlighting long-running research in Qatari waters, including aerial surveys tracking about 700 whale sharks in a single day and publishing the country’s first whale shark catalog to guide future protection. Community Co-Management Crisis: In South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, residents’ protests over tree cutting and broken promises point to a governance failure in co-management, with communities saying they were left out of day-to-day decisions and benefit sharing. Climate Risk From Nepal’s Glacier Collapse: New reporting describes a massive glacier “blast” that temporarily dammed a river and triggered deadly downstream flooding, with experts warning additional lakes could rupture and worsen impacts. Food Security Deal: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to push agricultural and food exports to $3 billion over two years, focusing on rice, red meat, fruits and water-saving farming methods. Tourism Under Pressure: Hotels in coastal, high-risk markets face sharply rising insurance costs and higher water/energy demand during peak season, adding strain as climate impacts grow. CARICOM Biodiversity Planning: CARICOM launched national consultations to finalize a regional biodiversity strategy and funding plan, linking biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable development.