Renewable Energy Deal: Alliance Global Group is switching key Metro Manila, Iloilo and Laguna facilities to 25+ MW of geothermal power via First Gen’s Bacon-Manito plants, aiming for carbon net zero by 2035. Coal Power Pressure: The Philippines DOE is drafting rules to force stalled coal projects to either build or surrender permits, targeting up to 5 GW of delayed capacity as aging plants strain reserves. Marine Conservation: Qatar reaffirmed protection efforts for whale sharks on International Whale Shark Day, citing long-running monitoring and a new whale shark catalog, while urging the public to cut plastic and avoid disturbing the animals. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: India’s MSSRF and JSW Foundation launched the Mahila Krishi Shakti Puraskar 2026 to recognize women driving seeds, biodiversity, climate resilience, and nutrition security. Waste & Circular Economy: Taiwan’s Ocean Conservation Administration says recycled fishing nets are being turned into protective glasses for distant-water crews, keeping marine waste in use. Energy Resilience Tech: A Native-led JV won a $45M U.S. Army contract to build a Fort Buchanan microgrid combining dispatchable generation, batteries, renewables and advanced controls for up to 14 days during outages. Water Risk & Preparedness: Nepal’s floods exposed a gap between polished digital alerts and limited specialized rescue gear, even as agencies use drones, GIS and satellite tools. Policy & Governance: Bengaluru’s new governance structure still struggles on the ground, with workforce and vacancy gaps undermining promised local service delivery.