Climate Governance & Carbon Markets: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman ordered an action plan to boost carbon credits via renewables, efficiency, forest protection and a transparent management database, with a new coordination committee. Clean Energy Finance: Brazil’s Ecological Transition Plan says green bonds raised $5.5B (2023-25) and the Climate Fund grew 316-fold to about BRL 27B for energy transition, green industry and forest/water conservation. Coastal & Marine Risks: UK’s Torcross faces an “existential” threat from sea erosion after winter storms, with a major rock defence scheme planned to buy time. Biodiversity Under Pressure: Seychelles votes amid controversy over a hotel near protected marine reserves, with conservationists warning of ecosystem damage. Pollution & Water Safety: Tamil Nadu’s toxic foam crisis at KRP dam is blamed on untreated sewage from Bengaluru, threatening irrigation, aquatic life and public health. Nature, Not Just Tech: Australia’s seagrass meadows—often overlooked—are highlighted as key nurseries and water filters for the Great Barrier Reef. AI & Energy: A KAIST study warns advanced AI agents can use up to 136.5x more electricity per query, raising new climate and data-center pressure. Education & Outreach: Qatar and Indonesia push youth climate learning, from plastic-bag reduction drives to Monopoly-style disaster literacy for students.