Climate Risk for Farming: Nigeria’s meteorology and livestock research bodies trained extension “trainers” on climate risk management so farmers get usable guidance on rainfall swings, heat stress, floods and pests. Nature & Water Finance: Ecobank listed a $450m Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Nature Bond, aiming to steer lending into biodiversity and water supply/sanitation across 24 markets. Mining Waste Cleanup in Ghana: Ghana signed a $700m deal to build a chemical complex and recover gold from mining tailings, with remediation focused on polluted land and water from small-scale mining. Heat Extremes & Health: Forecasts warn of dangerous heat and Saharan dust impacts, urging people to limit outdoor time and hydrate. Telecom Energy Efficiency: NEC Africa and PowerX launched AI-driven remote management to cut energy waste and improve uptime for telecom towers across Africa. Trade & Growth: Kenya and the EU unveiled a strategy to double trade and investment over five years under the EPA. El Niño Watch: US forecasters say a very strong El Niño is highly likely this year, with knock-on risks for rainfall and drought patterns. Green Built Environment: South Africa’s Green Seeds competition shortlisted SMEs tackling energy and water waste in buildings. EV Access in Nigeria: A partnership pairs EV sales with microfinance to make electric vehicles affordable via consumer credit and supporting infrastructure.