Climate resilience funding: The Philippines’ DSWD earmarked P790 million for a five-year “Panahon ng Pagkilos” program to build climate-resilient communities across 13 Quezon municipalities, aiming to cut farm and fishery losses and boost local capacity. Youth climate leadership: Youth Challenge International urged Ghanaian youth to lead climate action during World Environment Day events, pointing to floods and ongoing disaster impacts. Environmental law and fisheries science: New Zealand’s Environmental Law Initiative says a High Court hearing showed the fishing industry has been undercharged, shrinking funding for marine research and observer coverage. Wetlands enforcement: India’s SEIAA revoked environmental clearance for Brigade Enterprises’ Pallikaranai housing project after construction began without required wetland authority permission. PFAS controls: Lyon County in the US is testing runoff evaporation at a landfill to reduce “forever chemicals” entering wastewater treatment. Agriculture insurance expansion: Sri Lanka expanded crop insurance nationwide to protect farmers from climate volatility and extreme weather, including coverage for major plantation crops and seed paddy farms. Carbon policy shift: Malaysia delayed its carbon tax rollout to avoid extra public burden amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, while earmarking revenue for adaptation. Coral survival research: New global findings suggest some coral reefs can withstand or recover from warming, offering a clearer target for protection efforts.