UN Diplomacy & Nuclear Governance: UN secretary-general hopeful Rafael Grossi says states won’t fund UN expansion indefinitely, drawing on his IAEA experience as the UN faces a deep crisis. Ship Recycling Rules: A debate over Basel vs the Hong Kong ship-recycling convention is reframed as an implementation challenge, not a legal clash. Water & Transboundary Tensions: Pakistan accuses India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty by moving ahead with major inter-basin water transfer plans without notice or consultation. Bathing Water Quality in Europe: The EU’s latest assessment finds most European bathing sites “excellent” in 2025; Austria leads the pack and Luxembourg ranks 5th overall. Vienna & Urban Planning Lessons: Sarawak’s deputy premier points to Seestadt Aspern as a practical model for integrated, green urban development for Limbang-Lawas Local Plan 2035. Food, Farming & Biodiversity: Research highlights how traditional “heritage” farms can support both food production and wildlife—showing conservation and agriculture don’t have to compete. Health & Chemicals in Food Chains: A report links banned or restricted pesticides and herbicides in Europe to ongoing use in India, raising concerns about health and environmental spillover. Nuclear Abolition Voices in Austria: Hiroshima survivor Setsuko Thurlow urges young people in Vienna to push for total nuclear weapons abolition amid rising nuclear threats. Energy Storage Showcase: Humsienk confirms it will present LiFePO4 battery systems for Europe’s growing balcony-solar market at The smarter E Europe in Munich. Climate-Linked Art: Spain’s Bienal Climática uses ecological and industrial themes to connect contemporary art with the climate crisis. Local Recycling Update (Vienna): Vienna shifts to bi-weekly recycling collection this summer, with more flexible options for sorting and containers. Wildlife Conservation: A western swamp tortoise breeding effort shows how tiny habitat needs can make recovery slow—but still possible. World Cup & Environment Angle: Flash-flood warnings hit a World Cup host city, underscoring how extreme weather can disrupt major events.