Climate Diplomacy & Finance: The Global Environment Facility chief, Claude Gascon, arrived in Samarkand ahead of Eco Expo Central Asia 2026, where more than 185 countries are set to discuss ecology, climate, and the green economy. Debt Meets Climate: Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank convened an Asia-Pacific forum in Colombo on climate resilience and debt sustainability, aiming to strengthen public debt management as climate risks mount. Policy Shift: New Jersey’s Gov. Mikie Sherrill plans to delay landmark coastal development rules that would have tightened sea-level-rise planning for projects after July 20. Local Environment & Health: Activists and residents in Malaysia gathered nearly 10,000 signatures against development near Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve. In Canada, McMaster researchers link lower air pollution exposure to measurable brain health benefits. Green Tech & Research: A study using Arctic seafloor cameras revealed a hidden deep-sea world beneath Greenland’s melting ice. Adaptation on the Ground: Nepal inaugurated a climate-resilient health post in Jajarkot to keep maternal and child care running during disasters. Clean Transport: Malta is funding airfield electrification with €5.4m from the Malta Development Bank via EU funds, cutting about 1,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.