Climate Impacts in the Himalayas: A Garsha Eco Pad Yatra in Himachal Pradesh found rivers turning unpredictable, slopes giving way, and seasons shifting—climate change is already reshaping mountain livelihoods across India and beyond. Transboundary Air Pollution: Indonesian wildfire haze has blanketed Malaysia and Singapore for over a month, closing schools and driving respiratory complaints; legal options are limited because ICJ action would require consent and the key haze treaty lacks an ICJ litigation path. Renewables Investment: Actis launched Leo Energies in India, targeting 3 GW+ of onshore wind, solar and battery storage, with about 650 MWp of solar already under acquisition agreements. Clean Mobility Policy: TERI’s multi-fuel study says no single vehicle fuel wins everywhere in India; it weighs emissions over a vehicle’s life and factors in costs, infrastructure and energy security. Energy Security Shock: S&P Global says the Strait of Hormuz disruption is cutting crude and refined supplies by 20% and LNG by 16%, hitting Asia hardest—India is among the most exposed. Ocean & Deep-Sea Mining: Pacific island states face growing pressure from deep-sea minerals and investor-state dispute risks, raising fears of ecological damage and weakened sovereignty. Regional Climate Finance Push: EarthCare Foundation co-organized an ASEAN–China forum sub-session on climate-resilient cities, sustainable livelihoods and coastal resilience ahead of COP31. Wildlife Management: Japan is ramping up bear population control as encounters rise, including record culls, alongside prevention measures to keep bears out of human areas.