Climate Risk & Early Warning: Africa is urging stronger climate preparedness as El Niño conditions loom, with officials pointing to past drought impacts on food, water and hydropower. AI for Climate Response: A new report says AI can speed up forecasting and early warning for climate disasters, but only if it’s trusted, transparent and tailored locally. El Niño Threat to Food Systems: Southeast Asia braces for extreme El Niño, warning that late or weak monsoon rains could disrupt rice and palm oil and trigger wider food-price shocks. Public Accountability in Tech: Seattle’s 911 AI use is under scrutiny after reports of calls being monitored without public disclosure, raising concerns about transparency in emergency decisions. Urban Resilience Tech: Quezon City’s IRISE UP platform won an award for using AI, sensors and community reporting to improve flood and disaster response across barangays. Online Safety Policy (Youth): The UK moves to ban social media access for under-16s, with supporters arguing it protects children from harmful, addictive content. Marine Protection & Tourism Rules: Oman’s Daymaniyat Islands forum focused on balancing ecotourism with environmental compliance and enforcement. Green Economy & Infrastructure: Oman’s Sultan Haitham City floated tenders for a climate-responsive school complex and cultural centre. Food Waste Focus: Australia’s food-waste group appoints a new CEO, framing waste reduction as a clear route to better food security and lower environmental impacts. Climate Tech & Supply Chains: A decade of satellite monitoring progress shows how space data is being used to track deforestation links in commodity sourcing.