Climate Finance: The Green Climate Fund agreed to loosen reserve rules, unlocking nearly $6bn more for developing-country emissions cuts and adaptation. Nature & Biodiversity: A study warns that planting more trees via farmland shelterbelts can reduce grassland and wetland birds near tree lines. Heat & Risk: World Weather Attribution says this week’s US heat is “virtually impossible” without climate change, threatening Independence Day events and World Cup matches. Policy & Adaptation: Tanzania ordered climate-proof sanitation infrastructure and told agencies to stop dumping waste in drainage channels. Food & Water: Zimbabwe commercialised 368 irrigation schemes to build a climate-resilient, market-driven agriculture push. Oceans & Blue Carbon: Sri Lanka urged Asia-Pacific cooperation on blue carbon financing frameworks. Global Governance: UN-backed moves on AI rules face pressure as Google and Amazon report rising emissions tied to AI buildouts. Forests Under Pressure: A new Brazil-led rainforest fund risks missing its 2026 target after the UK stalled a pledge. Clean Cooking: Nigeria rolled out an e-cooking policy framework and steering committee to speed adoption. Climate Law: Mongolia passed its first comprehensive climate change law. El Niño Watch: WMO warns a strong El Niño is likely to develop July–September, raising extreme-weather odds. Trees for Africa: Africa’s Great Green Wall expands beyond tree planting to restore land and support livelihoods.