El Niño Impacts Cambodia: Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology warns El Niño is already cutting rainfall by up to 50%, with uneven drought across regions and urgent calls for farmers to conserve water as irrigation coverage remains inadequate. Climate-Smart Farming & School Support: Cambodia and India signed Mekong-Ganga Quick Impact Projects in Kratie, including climate-resilient apiculture training for smallholders and safer, eco-bottle support for disadvantaged students—linking livelihoods with environmental awareness. Tonle Sap & Forest Protection: Joint forces reclaimed 4,300 hectares of encroached forest land in Kampong Thom and reported major drops in fishery crimes around Tonle Sap conservation zones. Wildlife & Land Use Debate: Cambodia’s tiger reintroduction plan is drawing strong concern from villagers in the Cardamom Mountains, highlighting tensions between conservation goals and local fears. Heat Risk Research: An Oxford study flags that most of the world’s highest heat-risk cities cluster in South and Southeast Asia, stressing that preparedness and social vulnerability matter as much as temperature. Health & Mosquito Control: A travel-related dengue case was reported on Oʻahu, with authorities urging residents to eliminate standing water to prevent local spread.