Extreme Heat and Women’s Livelihoods: A new report launched at London Climate Action Week warns extreme heat is already cutting city economies by 4%–8% of GDP, killing over 1,000 people a year, and hitting women hardest—especially those working in the informal sector—while urging urgent, affordable city solutions. Clean Energy Push for Sierra Leone: The World Bank approved US$60m for Sierra Leone to expand electricity access using clean, distributed renewables like solar home systems and mini-grids, aiming to reach over 1.2 million people and about 24,000 businesses, especially in rural and underserved areas. Safe Water in Freetown: Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr inspected a solar-powered water kiosk in Pamronkoh, part of the city’s drive to expand access to clean, reliable water through community-based infrastructure. Wildlife Trade Spotlight: A feature on chimpanzees at Kenya’s Sweetwaters Sanctuary shows how global wildlife trade and conflict-era trauma can echo into animal welfare and conservation work. Palm Oil Sustainability Call: RSPO urged African governments and investors to keep sustainability central as palm oil production expands, warning growth must not come at the cost of people or the environment. Environmental Stewardship in Sierra Leone: Dr. Ibrahim Bangura joined an Environmental Awareness Walk 2026 to plant trees and push nature-based climate action. Media Capacity for Climate-Era Reporting: The U.S. Embassy trained provincial journalists in Bo on digital journalism, AI use, audience engagement, and monetization—skills that can strengthen local reporting on environment and climate impacts.