Climate Justice & Disasters: Nepal is seeking $5B for early reconstruction after Himalayan glacier collapse triggered deadly floods, with officials urging wealthy countries to fund “loss and damage” tied to climate change. Water & Adaptation: Azerbaijan’s COP29 team says adaptation must be tied to water management as droughts last longer and floods hit harder, calling for better reservoirs, monitoring, and early warnings. Private Sector Climate Action: A Baku roundtable pushed businesses to embed climate commitments into strategy and cut emissions, arguing governments can’t carry the load alone. Clean Energy in Canada: Manitoba announced a district geothermal heating system for a Winnipeg-area development, aiming for low-carbon heat for at least 1,000 homes. Coastal & Marine Protection: The Philippines’ Zambales expanded its marine protected area network by adding two coral reef sanctuaries to help restore fish and strengthen coastal resilience. Floodplain Restoration (US): Wisconsin lawmakers began a study on restoring floodplains to improve watershed health, habitat, and flood control as climate-driven extremes worsen. Climate Education: California lawmakers advanced a voluntary Seal of Climate Literacy to recognize students’ climate knowledge and local environmental action. Local Water Savings: New Plymouth’s East End Surf Life Saving Club installed rainwater storage to reduce mains water use while keeping rescue gear corrosion-free. Sewage Pollution Watch: A Wye Valley campaign is spotlighting thousands of hours of sewage overflows, arguing river use and community trust are being damaged. Policy Shift in Canada: Ottawa is exempting more cross-border energy projects and offshore renewables from federal impact assessment review, leaving CER as the main reviewer.