Energy Transition Finance: Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional (TNB) drew five-times demand for RM2.5bn in 2026 sukuk for solar and hydro, underscoring investor appetite for “bankable” renewables as the country targets RM1.2–1.3tn financing needs over 25 years. Clean Power Policy: Nepal set Rs. 2.63bn for renewables and energy efficiency, prioritizing off-grid electrification, clean cooking, waste-to-energy and green hydrogen. Transport Decarbonisation: Delhi is drafting EV Policy 2026-30, with a proposed ban on new petrol two-wheelers from April 2028 to tackle air pollution. Climate Funding Gaps: Pakistan’s federal climate budget faces cuts across mitigation and adaptation, with lawmakers warning climate levies must fund real projects. Plastic Pollution: Shredded plastic washed ashore on Paphos beaches, prompting emergency response; in the UK, Somerset will start recycling and waste collections earlier during heat to protect crews. Marine & Soil Stress: Maasim fisherfolk report sharp fish declines tied to climate change and coastal development; the Save Soil movement warns degraded soils amplify food price shocks. Oil & Sanctions: An Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker was arrested in the UK for breaching sanctions, highlighting enforcement risks in global oil logistics. Biodiversity/Water Governance: India’s Ramsar network hit 100 sites, credited to governance reform and renewed wetland protection momentum. Local Climate Action: Bulgaria reported fuel-oil balls on Black Sea beaches, while Gurugram’s Bandhwari landfill boundary-wall damage raised leachate and Aravalli pollution fears.