Water & Climate Adaptation: Nepal’s Roshi Rural Municipality launched a scientific water-source and watershed conservation programme after a survey found 22% of sources and watersheds have dried up, with support including Global Affairs Canada and nature-based adaptation plus clean energy. Arctic Shipping & Trade: China’s new “Ice Silk Road” route through the Arctic via the Northern Sea Route is pitched as an alternative to disrupted Middle East chokepoints, with big implications for global shipping flows. B.C. Climate Impacts: Environment Canada says a “super” El Niño could bring unusually warm conditions to B.C., with knock-on effects like low snowpack and marine life shifting north. Wildfire Pressure: The Ainslie Creek wildfire in B.C. grew to about 65,309 hectares as it pushed south near Highway 1, with weather helping slow spread at times. Clean Power Deal: Ottawa, Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador reached a tentative agreement for major hydro and wind expansion tied to Churchill Falls and new projects, framed as the largest clean energy investment in North America. EV Policy Costs: Canada’s move to repeal the federal EV sales mandate while delaying tougher tailpipe rules is projected to raise drivers’ fuel costs and climate-related damages, according to a Canada Gazette notice. Microplastics Tech: A 16-year-old Canadian student built an AI-powered “robot turtle” to detect microplastics in water, reporting high accuracy. Data Centres & Power: Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged data-centre growth for “data sovereignty,” while a separate federal funding announcement highlights support for B.C. firms tied to advanced sensing and manufacturing. Biodiversity Funding: The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund backed a $3.9M first tranche for regional conservation work across Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam.