Heat & Power Stress: Europe’s heatwave is pushing demand and policy debates, with South Korea forecasting summer electricity demand peaking in August at up to 98.8 GW and France’s courts set to rule on a landmark TotalEnergies climate case that could force major oil and gas cuts. Cooling Access vs Emissions: In the UK, some councils are ordering households to remove air-conditioning under “active cooling” rules, while France’s public debate shows AC is seen as environmentally unfriendly even as experts argue the real impact depends on how electricity is generated. Nature-Based Resilience: In the Philippines, DENR kicked off Arbor Day with 81,000 seedlings across the Zamboanga Peninsula and Haribon’s Junior Sea Guardian Project is training coastal students to build climate resilience through hands-on conservation. Wetlands as Climate Infrastructure: A watershed explainer highlights wetlands as “sponges” that reduce flooding and support healthier water systems. Clean Tech for Water Security: Qatar’s HBKU researchers unveiled a decentralized wastewater reuse system (CURES) aiming to cut treatment energy use by up to 50% and support urban greening and agriculture. Local Climate Action & Jobs: Cambodia reports protected-area communities earned about $2.2M from non-timber forest products and tourism, creating thousands of jobs.