Water Security & Food Systems: Sharjah’s SEWA supplied more than 1.25 billion gallons of water in H1 2026 to wheat, dairy and poultry farms plus eco-tourism projects, aiming to protect water resources and boost local food security. Community Cleanliness: Bellway staff joined a litter pick at Shoebury Common Beach, collecting four full bags of rubbish and backing local environmental stewardship. Waste & Invasive Species: A Coimbatore trial is shredding invasive water hyacinth into mulching material with WWF-India and partners, turning a removal headache into value-added soil support. Renewables Momentum: India crossed 300 GW of non-fossil power capacity, with solar leading and renewables adding record new capacity in 2025-26. Renewables Reality Check: Portugal’s EDP abandoned a major floating solar-and-wind project at Alqueva after costs rose and conditions weren’t viable. Climate Impacts in Action: A Nature Ecology & Evolution study finds climate change and extreme weather are driving major butterfly range shifts worldwide, with land-use and invasive species also playing roles. Policy & Governance: BRICS competition authorities agreed to promote fair competition in renewable energy markets, aiming for more resilient, sustainable energy transitions.