Wildfire-and-heat climate risk: Canada and other regions are bracing for a “super El Niño” that’s strengthening faster than ever recorded, with forecasts pointing to very strong conditions into early 2027 and climate change amplifying drought, heavy rain and flooding. Policy & land protection: Vermont reached a compromise to loosen some wetlands buffers to speed housing growth, while environmental groups agreed not to sue—setting the stage for new rules taking effect Aug. 8. Clean energy push: Australia’s Chris Bowen will unveil expanded incentives for small businesses to install solar under a national scheme, aiming to cut power bills and widen access beyond larger buildings. Climate finance: Rwanda and the EU signed a €40m deal to scale climate-smart, inclusive agriculture, targeting smallholders and sustainable production. Local environmental conflict: In the Philippines, an environmental coalition hailed a Romblon council’s move to recall support for a proposed mining operation on Sibuyan Island. Conservation tourism: Egypt is pitching Nabq Nature Reserve in South Sinai as a model for sustainable ecotourism through a state-private management partnership. EV infrastructure: New Brunswick is funding 72 projects from its climate fund, including fast-charger expansion to reduce emissions and range anxiety.