Climate Diplomacy at UNGA: The Philippines urged disputes to be settled through diplomacy and international law, warning that conflicts plus a “state of calamity” for climate are battering the global economy. Himalayan Climate Risk: Nepal’s Himalayan floods and glacier-linked hazards stayed in focus, with experts pointing to climate-driven glacier loss and warning of higher future landslide and flood risks. Loss-and-Damage Push: Nepal said it is seeking an immediate $20 million payout from the Loss and Damage Fund ahead of the fund’s December board meeting. Clean Energy & Finance for the Global South: FAO highlighted worsening hunger in least developed countries, while European Council President António Costa called for stronger multilateralism and accountable AI governance. El Niño Food Threat: Forecasters warn a potentially record-strong El Niño could bring drought to parts of Asia and raise food insecurity risks worldwide. Adaptation as Business: Lesotho urged climate ideas to move off paper and into real, job-creating adaptation solutions. Tropical Infrastructure: Singapore rolled out a liquid-cooling data centre standard tailored to hot, humid conditions, linking energy and water efficiency to climate-ready design. Outdoor Access Debate: The US Forest Service proposed changing trail rules to treat motorized use as “open unless closed,” drawing concern over wildlife, erosion, and carbon storage.