Forest Investment Push (Philippines): DENR says it will open 1.18 million hectares of forest land to “climate-smart” investments under DAO 2026-34, aiming for ₱38 trillion in production value from 2027-2052 while creating jobs and keeping conservation in the mix. Climate Finance Shift (Renewables, India): A new take on India’s next renewable boom argues the era of cheap bank debt and simple project finance is giving way to green bonds, InvITs, platform deals, and pension/sovereign capital. Court Halts Eco-Lodge Work (Kenya): Kenya’s Environment and Lands Court temporarily stops construction and related clearing in Ngong Road Forest over a controversial eco-lodge and road corridor. Cleaner Transport Standards (Sierra Leone): A national workshop backs adoption of ECOWAS cleaner-fuel and vehicle rules to cut emissions and improve air quality. Drought Fallout (Hungary): Lake Velence is shrinking fast and experts warn of a major fish kill as oxygen drops. Biodiversity Restoration (Galapagos): Conservationists used “judas goats” to remove 140,000+ invasive goats from three areas, helping native habitat recover. Wildlife Monitoring Tech (Armenia): Solar-powered off-grid stations enable 24/7 wildlife camera monitoring in Gnishik. Plastic Recycling Breakthrough: Researchers report a mild water-and-oxygen method to recycle common plastics into valuable chemicals without metal catalysts. Arctic Clouds Study: New findings suggest sea-ice edges can release natural compounds that dramatically boost cloud-forming particles, potentially affecting climate.