Firm Clean Power Deal (India): Hexa Climate signed a 25-year PPA with NHPC for a 160 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy project for Punjab, aiming for 24/7 supply via an 80 MW base plus an 80 MW green-shoe option, with a tariff of INR 4.33/kWh. Urban Climate Leadership (Africa): Nairobi hosts the first African edition of the Innovate4Cities Conference (June 21–24), bringing mayors and partners to push practical climate and sustainable city solutions. Renewables Safety (Sri Lanka): A Sri Lanka technical forum urged regulators and installers to upgrade safety practices as rooftop solar and battery storage spread, focusing on managing DC risks and modern protection strategies. Plastic-to-Value and Waste Cuts (Indonesia): West Sumatra’s community group converted plastic waste into “Petasol” diesel-equivalent fuel, selling it below commercial prices while tackling local litter. Oil, Infrastructure, and Community Pressure (Nigeria): Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited and NNPCL urged host communities in Bayelsa to stay vigilant to protect the Trans Niger Pipeline after recent attacks elsewhere, linking security and engagement to production gains. Climate Finance Boost (Jamaica): Jamaica secured a US$2.1m Green Climate Fund readiness grant to build a pipeline of resilience projects after Hurricane Melissa. Circularity Push (Türkiye/UK): A “zero waste” bridge and hub are planned between Türkiye and the UK ahead of COP31, spotlighting reuse and circular economy policies. Bonn Talks Backdrop: Mid-year UN climate talks ended with unresolved issues, but electrification targets for 2035 are gaining momentum as a key proposal.