Heatwave Watch: A deadly heatwave hit France again, killing a man near Paris and forcing train cancellations and class suspensions as temperatures could reach about 40°C. Ocean Monitoring: The Trump administration is backing off plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, with sensors set to be redeployed off Washington, Oregon, Alaska and North Carolina. Water Security: Jordan signed a deal with KfW to advance its National Water Carrier Project, including a Red Sea desalination plant and solar power components to boost drinking water supplies. Climate Resilience Budgets: Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget puts adaptation muscle behind infrastructure, food security and water resources, with key ministries driving over half of climate-related spending. Extreme Weather Costs: South Africa’s Western Cape floods caused at least $548 million in damage, with more funding likely needed as assessments continue. Green Finance Pipeline: Ghana launched a Green Project Preparation Facility to speed up climate-aligned infrastructure investment by building bankable project plans. Biodiversity & Oceans: Scientists identified a new walking shark species in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay, underscoring how much marine life still remains to be discovered. Renewables in Education: Nigeria’s Katsina approved solar-powered lighting for Tsangaya schools to improve evening learning conditions and safety. Climate-Linked Health: A report links rising allergies to modern lifestyles and environmental change, with children showing the biggest increases. Policy Fight in Parks: A judge ruled the U.S. must restore climate change, slavery and Indigenous history information at national parks while an appeal plays out. Marine Energy Momentum: A market report projects tidal power growth to $8.6B by 2033 as marine renewables gain traction.