El Niño Watch: The WMO says El Niño is forming with an 80% chance of developing June–August and a 90% chance it lasts to at least November, warning climate change will supercharge heat, drought and downpours. Heat & Food Risks: India’s early, extreme heat is already hitting dairy—scientists link heat stress to lower milk output and fertility problems—while new research flags a shift from “how much rain” to “how violently it falls,” raising flood risk even if totals drop. Climate Data Integrity: India’s Mega Science Vision-2035 warns climate observations rely on imported equipment that may sit uncalibrated for years, skewing published data. Biodiversity & Protected Areas: Venezuela joined a China-hosted international meeting on protected areas, aligned with the 30x30 goal. Central Asia Green Trade: Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 opened in Samarkand, with UNEP and IUCN backing partnerships and green finance. Renewables in Industry: First Gen will build a 1.84 MW rooftop solar plant for NKC in the Philippines, cutting emissions and stabilizing power costs. Ecosystem Funding: IUCN will implement a US$23m GEF portfolio, including a 5-year India project for community-led ecosystem resilience. Wildlife Conflict: Japan reported rising bear attacks, injuring four in Fukushima. Clean Shipping: China delivered the first methanol dual-fuel retrofit ship under Seaspan’s program, cutting energy-efficiency and emissions.