Biodiversity Discovery: Four new chameleon species were identified in northern Mozambique’s “sky islands,” where isolated mountain forests can drive hidden speciation. Marine Nutrition: A new East Africa study finds seagrass meadows support fish that carry a strong mix of nutrients for human diets, even if reefs hold more fish overall. Climate & Health: The UN’s weather agency warns sand and dust storms are increasingly linked to poor land and water management, with impacts on air quality, farming and ecosystems. Flood Risk & Rights: Ghana’s recurring floods are framed as a preventable human rights failure, pointing to weak drainage, land-use enforcement and the need for early warning. Waste & Recycling: A reported recycling-rate drop in Norfolk is tied to dry weather and changes to booking slots at recycling centres—useful context for how policy and climate interact. EV Push: A Chinese auto executive urges African governments to back private-sector-led EV fleets and charging demand, especially via commercial transport. Energy Transition Business: South Africa’s Florion launches an energy intelligence platform to help firms manage new energy risks as the market shifts beyond load shedding. Ocean Cleanup: Ballito Pro’s “Stop the Strangle” campaign targets ghost fishing gear to protect marine life. Climate Action Spotlight: Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is praised by diplomats for large-scale restoration and climate resilience gains.