Climate Diplomacy: Brazil’s climate chief Ana Toni says “Climate Week” in Baku marks the shift from building Paris Agreement architecture to implementation—an urgent theme as countries push for faster delivery of finance and action. El Niño Impacts: A new report warns a “super El Niño” plus Pacific heatwave could intensify storms and flooding risks in California and disrupt weather and marine life across the region. Biodiversity Under Threat: Colombia’s spectacled bear could lose up to 60% of its population by 2050 as warming and drying hit páramos; researchers call for climate-adjusted corridors and stronger protected-area management. Marine Monitoring: St. Kitts and Nevis received three SOFAR spotter buoys to boost wave and sea-temperature observation for coastal resilience across the Caribbean. Plastics Treaty: Civil society says the plastics treaty “Aid to negotiations” draft by INC chair Julio Cordano falls short on ending pollution across the full plastics life cycle. Energy & Finance: Trinidad and Tobago’s stock exchange launched Green, Social and Sustainability Plus (GSS+) bond guidelines to channel private capital into renewables, climate-resilient infrastructure, and housing. Security & Environment: Colombia and Mexico face rising drone use by armed groups, raising risks for civilians and ecosystems.