Antarctica Heat Shock: A France-sized chunk of winter sea ice failed to form in the Bellingshausen Sea as temperatures ran 20°C above average, raising alarms for penguins, marine life, and future sea-level impacts. Climate Education & Action: Ghana’s EPA is ramping up school outreach ahead of World Environment Day, pairing tree planting with lessons meant to build long-term climate habits. Waste Enforcement: Philippines’ DENR is demanding answers from Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte over alleged illegal dumping of mixed waste, citing CCTV incidents and violations of waste segregation rules. Nature Recovery: Australia’s Flinders Island “Safe Haven” project is credited with faster-than-expected ecosystem rebound, including new nesting sightings and native plant regrowth after decades of invasive mammal damage. El Niño Watch: SPREP says El Niño conditions are now established, warning of drier-than-usual conditions for parts of the Western Pacific and urging proactive water planning. Biodiversity on the Seafloor: Arctic warming is reshaping deep-sea habitats as melting icebergs drop rocks that become new hard surfaces for corals and other organisms. Conservation Win: Dorset’s Milldown nature reserve expanded with wildflower and tree restoration, boosting habitat for rare bats. Policy & Markets: Vietnam issued a decree to operationalize carbon-credit accounting and cross-border transfers under Paris rules. Clean Tech & Industry: Seychelles is building capacity to manage hazardous chemicals trade through UNDP-supported training.