Heat Record Warning: The UN’s WMO and the UK Met Office say there’s an 86% chance at least one year from 2026-2030 will beat 2024’s hottest record, with a 91% chance of a temporary breach of the 1.5°C threshold—raising the odds of more extreme heat, storms, and drought. Climate Finance for SIDS: Ahead of UN talks in Bonn, small island states are demanding a full overhaul of global financial rules so vulnerable countries can survive escalating climate shocks. El Niño Alarm for South Asia: China warns El Niño is likely to peak in autumn-winter, with South Asia bracing for disrupted rains and higher flood-and-drought swings. Adaptation on the Ground: Plan International Laos reports thousands of young people in Bokeo Province strengthened climate resilience through upland adaptation training and community learning centres. Renewables as Security Strategy: South Korea is urged to become an “Electro-State” as AI-driven power demand and Middle East energy shocks expose fossil-fuel import dependence. Antarctica Ice History: New research suggests Antarctica’s ice sheet shifted to become far more responsive to climate changes about a million years ago—an important clue for future sea-level risk. War’s Climate Footprint: Research estimates the Israel-Gaza war has generated about 33 million tonnes of CO₂e so far, pushing conflict emissions into the climate conversation.