Climate Risk & Early Warning: Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah used UNGA to push a trilateral Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism with India and China, calling for shared satellite data, glacial-lake monitoring, early warnings and cross-border disaster response after deadly Himalayan floods. Extreme Weather Explained: El Niño is intensifying in the Pacific, with scientists warning it can layer on top of human-caused warming to drive hotter extremes, droughts and floods across the region. Renewables Push: India is on track to add 60+ GW of renewables in 2026, with distributed solar and rooftop systems expanding clean power access. Energy Transition vs Coal: China has canceled most overseas coal power plans after Xi’s 2021 pledge, but loopholes still allow coal investment to continue, keeping Southeast Asia’s coal dependence in focus. Regional Marine Cooperation: China and ASEAN nations held a marine cooperation forum in Bangkok, highlighting climate forecasting and disaster prevention for coastal communities. Wildfire Smoke Fallout: Indonesia’s forest fires are again driving toxic haze across parts of Southeast Asia, with calls for stronger international support. Clean Power Deal: NTPC and EDF Power Solutions signed a 50:50 JV to develop pumped storage, hydropower and other low-carbon projects in India and nearby markets. Policy & Trade Compliance: India-EU MSME talks stressed that tariff benefits won’t matter without meeting ESG, CBAM and certification requirements.