Climate Policy & Carbon Markets: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman ordered an action plan to boost carbon credits by cutting emissions, expanding renewables, protecting forests, and improving transparency in carbon-credit management. Transport Emissions & Biofuels: India’s E20 rollout backlash continues as automakers defend safety and regulators push ahead; Bhutan’s fuel ministry also denied reports it rejected E20. Air Pollution & Public Health: Europe’s June heatwave is turning into a governance test, with preliminary excess-death counts in France, Belgium and the Netherlands highlighting uneven protection for vulnerable people. Extreme Heat Adaptation: New research suggests external shading could help keep homes cooler as grids struggle with rising air-conditioning demand. Waste & Water Risks: In Indonesia, officials warned regions to prepare for landfill fires tied to El Niño, while in India Bengaluru’s sewage discharge is blamed for toxic foam and green water reaching Tamil Nadu’s KRP dam. Biodiversity & Nature: A U.S. BioVault plan aims to preserve DNA and reproductive material from ~2,300 endangered species at ultra-low temperatures. Local Resilience: A Devon village faces an “existential” threat from Etna-like coastal erosion pressures, with major sea-defence rock placement planned. Plastic Reduction: Qatar’s Al Meera launched a “Bagging a Better Tomorrow” push on International Plastic Bag Free Day, distributing paper bags and offering reusable-bag incentives.