Clean Energy Startup Push (India): India’s MC²+ launched MC²+ Ignite to back about 30 deep-tech energy startups with milestone-linked convertible funding up to Rs 2 crore each, aiming to move lab ideas into pilots and commercial deployment. Grid Resilience (ASEAN): Tenaga Nasional says “operational excellence” for ASEAN grids must mean better real-time visibility, renewable integration, and faster incident response—not just lower costs. Biodiversity on the Ground (Malaysia): Pulau Banding’s Banding Trail Adventure 2026 logged 1,470 species, nearly tripling last year’s count, as Malaysia doubles down on biodiversity policy and community-led conservation. Forest Fire Response (Indonesia): Indonesia is ramping up anti-fire operations in Kalimantan with helicopters and drilled wells to keep firefighting water flowing and prevent peat fires from reigniting. Wildfire Damage (Europe/UK): A week-long New Forest heathland blaze destroyed over 100 hectares, including rare plants and ancient trees, with recovery expected to take decades. Data Centers & Carbon (UK): A proposed outer London hyperscale data centre campus could emit about 1.2m tonnes of CO₂e annually—equivalent to 27,000 flights London–New York—sparking decarbonisation concerns. Housing vs Nature (Singapore): Singapore’s plan to clear part of Maju Forest for high-density housing triggered petitions and a rally, pushing the government to adjust how much greenery it will retain. Energy Storage Challenge (UK): The UK launched an Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage Challenge with £28m to fund clean storage tech capable of supplying electricity for 100 hours or more. Climate Justice Litigation (US): Nonprofits are backing Boulder, Colorado’s Supreme Court case seeking to hold major energy firms liable for local harms from greenhouse-gas emissions.