Energy & Climate Risk: Zurich Insurance says about US$165B of Asean renewable assets face climate hazards by 2030, with most sites at severe or moderate risk and resilience spending potentially avoiding up to US$82B in losses. EU Housing & Energy Poverty: The EU is pushing to align housing and energy policy so the green transition doesn’t deepen inequality, with implementation of building and energy rules and a Social Climate Fund due to start in 2026. Nuclear Oversight: The UN atomic watchdog demands Iran fully cooperate, share near-weapons-grade material details, and grant inspector access—aimed at urgent verification and compliance pressure. Oil Shocks & Biofuels: Rising oil prices tied to Iran tensions are expected to boost biofuel demand sharply, but experts warn fertilizer constraints could worsen food-price pressure. Plastic & Recycling: Sri Lanka’s single-use plastic bottle ban starts in state institutions, but coverage is limited unless the private sector follows; South Africa highlights glass recycling’s circular-economy jobs impact. Local Green Grants: UK National Grid’s Community Matters Fund offers up to £5,000 for biodiversity and inclusive green-space projects. Grid & Renewables in Practice: India’s ethanol-blend push gets a major excise-duty boost, while a Chhattisgarh firm signs a long-term solar PPA to cut manufacturing power costs. Infrastructure Scrutiny: Laos–Vietnam transmission plans undergo EIA review, with corridor impacts and monitoring plans under public consultation.