Marine Protection & Biodiversity: Qatar says it has counted 224 dugongs in a 2023–2026 monitoring study, using the results to target seagrass-dependent habitat and strengthen protection. Climate & Health: Chicago issued an Air Pollution Action Day as ozone hit “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,” warning nearly 9.4 million residents to limit prolonged outdoor activity. Nature-Positive Training: IUCN launched its first Professional Certificate course on Nature-Positive action, using tools like IBAT and the IUCN RHINO approach to help organizations plan and report credible conservation work. Extreme Heat Reality Check: A Seychelles op-ed argues record heat is now a present-tense crisis, with Europe and parts of South Asia seeing major temperature spikes. Environmental Justice in Courts: Wisconsin youth are appealing a judge’s dismissal of their climate lawsuit, saying state rules block regulators from considering pollution from new fossil fuel plants. Water & Climate Resilience (Central Asia): CAREC and partners are pushing practical transboundary water cooperation and waste-sector methane monitoring, including WasteMAP satellite tools for landfill emissions. Local Ecosystem Loss: Alachua County’s oak forests are disappearing fast, with satellite-based estimates warning of near-term canopy loss. Wildlife & Infrastructure Risks: Sri Lanka reports flamingo deaths from power-line collisions and warns that wetland changes are also wiping out food sources. Community Action: Los Angeles students returned to Dockweiler for the 30th Kids Ocean Day, pairing beach cleanup with ocean stewardship.