Climate Overshoot: A new UNEP report says the world is on track to cross 1.5°C soon, with “overshoot, peak and decline” still possible if governments act fast on emissions, methane and fossil-fuel phase-out. Pacific Islands Forum: Pacific leaders meet in Palau with climate resilience and survival high on the agenda, as geopolitical tensions and missing leaders threaten unity. Himalayan Flood Fallout: Nepal’s deadly Rasuwa flash floods are being framed as climate-driven by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, while Tibet activists accuse China of underreporting deaths and warn of more glacier-related hazards. Regional Climate Action: Parliamentarians from Hindu Kush Himalaya countries call for stronger cross-border cooperation on glacier melt, disasters, and water/food/energy security after the Nepal tragedy. Energy Transition vs Trade: An EU climate commissioner warns Europe may need to accept higher short-term costs to cut dependence on China for clean-energy tech, arguing delays will be harder and pricier to unwind. Data Centers’ Climate Strain: Asia’s AI boom is colliding with power limits, with Southeast Asia’s data-center electricity demand projected to surge sharply as grids and water resources struggle. India Green Finance: Indian banks seek a cut in the cash reserve ratio for green deposits to make green lending cheaper and curb greenwashing risks. On-the-Ground Response: China delivered emergency aid to Nepal, including water purification, lighting and drones, as rescue teams continue tunnel operations for Indian nationals. Green Buildings: Odisha’s Lok Bhavan becomes India’s first IGBC Platinum green governor’s campus, citing clean energy, EVs and upgraded greenery.