Climate Adaptation & Water Governance (Sri Lanka): A new IWMI book argues Sri Lanka needs “transformational” adaptation as floods and droughts swing harder, with water governance at the center of the response. Climate Diplomacy & Loss/Justice (Small Islands): Antigua and Barbuda’s health and environment minister met the Loss and Damage fund leadership at the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, pushing for timely, adequate support for vulnerable states. Energy Transition on Africa’s Terms (Ghana): Ghana’s energy minister says Africa’s transition must match development needs—jobs, growth, and reliable power—while scaling renewables and storage. Data Centers vs Climate Reality (US): A report says datacenters are supercharging US clean-energy growth while still driving grid strain and fossil-fuel reliance, complicating the transition. Water Security Partnerships (Vietnam/World Bank): Vietnam’s deputy PM met World Bank water leaders to expand cooperation on water security, resilience, and sustainable development. PFAS Health Link (Research): Harvard-led research ties prenatal PFAS exposure to later polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), adding to concerns about “forever chemicals.” Food & Farming Tech (Pakistan/FAO): FAO’s GCF-backed project installs weather stations and delivers crop-specific advisories to help farmers adapt in Punjab and Sindh. Mangroves Under Fire (Florida): Cape Coral officials say mangroves were removed without approval at a development site, prompting a pause and a design-change review. Climate Risk for Cocoa Farmers (Ghana): New reporting argues the biggest climate threat may be the cocoa farmer’s health and adaptive capacity—not just the trees. Agritech Smart Seeds (India): IIOR’s biopolymer smart seed coating trials report yield gains up to 37% in soybean and 30% in groundnut. EU Climate Policy (ETS): EU leaders call for technological neutrality and a mid-July ETS review on free allowances, aiming to protect the scheme’s role while easing industrial concerns. El Niño Warning (Global): Scientists warn a “Godzilla” El Niño could intensify impacts worldwide, with NOAA forecasting a high chance of a very strong event. Earth’s Black Box (Climate Archive): A massive climate-recording structure is set for Tasmania by December 2026 to preserve long-term environmental data. Industrial Automation with AI (US/Global): Cognex highlights AI-powered machine vision and automation trends at Automate 2026.