Extreme Weather & Flooding: Southern France saw flash-flood chaos after more than 300mm of rain in 24 hours, with the Lez river flooding alert lifted but transport disruption lingering in parts of Marseille and Montpellier. Drought & Water Loss: Greece’s Koroneia Lake has shrunk to under a tenth of its former size, a stark sign of worsening drought and over-irrigation hitting wetlands, birds and local livelihoods. Climate Risk & Nature Restoration: A new push argues nature restoration can help Europe prevent wildfires, linking ecosystems to disaster resilience. Air Pollution & Transboundary Haze: Indonesian wildfire haze has blanketed Malaysia and Singapore for weeks, raising questions about limited legal routes to hold polluters accountable. EU Emergency Response: The European Commission proposes a cross-border crisis communication network to help police, firefighters and medics coordinate securely when telecoms fail. Marine Protection & Waste: Malaysia is urged to treat marine pollution prevention as national resilience, including better port reception facilities for ship waste. Agriculture Adaptation: Dutch cattle farmers are trialling rice cultivation to cope with sinking peatlands and warmer conditions. Biodiversity Funding: Monaco’s charity dinner raised €610,000 for Mediterranean marine life, supporting the Pelagos Sanctuary for whales and dolphins. DiscoverEU for 18-year-olds: Applications open for free rail travel passes for eligible 18-year-olds, framed as low-carbon travel.