Forest & Jobs Push (Philippines): The DENR says it will open 1.18 million hectares of forest land to “climate-smart” investments under a new 50-year framework, aiming for P38 trillion in production value and rural jobs from 2027-2052. Climate Data Capacity (Brunei): Brunei urged higher-quality greenhouse-gas inventories to improve climate policy, as Asian countries meet to share methods for tracking emissions and commitments. Ecosystem Hope (US): Cownose rays were spotted in New York’s Newtown Creek, a long-polluted waterway, renewing optimism that cleanup efforts may be helping wildlife return. Climate Migration (Tuvalu/Australia): More than 80% of Tuvalu’s population reportedly applied for Australia’s climate visa, highlighting how fast sea-level threats are forcing relocation decisions. Wildlife & Health (Singapore): Singapore awarded $15m for research on animal-borne diseases, linking biosurveillance to climate and cross-border movement risks. Biodiversity Alarm (UN): A UN official warned Africa’s biodiversity collapse is already hitting harvests, fish stocks and soils, with climate change a key driver. Amazon Crackdown (Green Shield 2026): Five countries arrested hundreds and seized timber, minerals and wildlife in a coordinated operation targeting illegal mining, logging and trafficking across the basin. Energy + Data Centers (Australia): Australia’s energy minister questioned Northern Territory plans to power data centers with shale gas, saying they may not meet proposed renewable power standards. Wildfire Impacts (UK): Britain’s Met Office and grid operator NESO are teaming up to better prepare for extreme heat and wildfire-linked risks to electricity reliability.