Climate Diplomacy: Malaysia’s foreign minister leads ASEAN talks in Manila, with West Asia’s spillover expected to dominate discussions on trade, energy and food security, plus follow-ups on Myanmar’s Five-Point Consensus. Energy Transition (Philippines/Thailand): Berde Renewables signs a three-year deal to buy 200 MW of solar inverters and 500 MWh of battery storage for projects across the Philippines and Thailand. Urban Mining & Recycling (India): Attero says its e-waste and lithium-battery recycling metals now have ISO-verified life-cycle assessment data, aiming to strengthen ESG and procurement decisions. Climate Impacts on Food (Ladakh): A report highlights how erratic rainfall and warming threaten Ladakh’s apricot harvests that underpin local livelihoods and winter food security. Heat Safety (Japan): Japan rolls out the Do Reimon Box to cool outdoor workers during hotter summers. Extreme Weather (India): Monsoon rains trigger flash floods and landslides across northern and northeastern India, with at least 21 dead and many missing. EV Charging (India): Hyundai expands access to 30,000+ EV charging points via the myHyundai app, while growing its own fast-charger network. Ocean/Marine Food Security (India): India’s oil sardine stocks may face El Niño-driven warming impacts in 2027, prompting advisories for fishers and aquaculture. Desert Greening (China): UNCCD experts study a willow-and-grass method in Inner Mongolia that stabilizes sand and restores grasslands. Clean Energy Policy (India): India’s environment minister meets UN climate chief Simon Stiell on technology transfer, climate finance and the global stocktake.