Wildfire & Heat Response (Var): Eight of the Var’s nine forest massifs were closed as firefighters battled the Gros Bessillon blaze amid extreme heat, dry vegetation and strengthening Mistral winds, with temperatures up to 40°C inland and fresh flare-up risk later in the day. Climate Outlook (El Niño): The World Meteorological Organization warned a strengthening El Niño could push temperatures above normal and raise the odds of heatwaves, drought, flooding and wildfires across much of the world, hitting southern Europe as fire danger remains high. Water Security (Bahrain/SCE): Monaco’s environment network echoes through the Supreme Council for Environment’s second training programme on Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management, supported by the Green Climate Fund, aimed at boosting resilience and decision-making tools. Sustainable Boating (Cannes): The Cannes Yachting Festival promoted “slow boating” as a more mindful, fuel-cutting way to cruise, with routes and pace designed to reduce marine impact. EU Repair Rights: New EU rules give consumers a right to repair many everyday products instead of replacing them, targeting waste and cost—an indirect win for sustainability-minded households in Monaco. Monaco & Slovenia (Diplomacy): Monaco marked 20 years of ties with Slovenia with a programme highlighting sustainability and green-economy cooperation. Monaco E-Prix Deal: Formula E extended its Monaco E-Prix partnership to 2031 and set the 2027 race for May 1–2, reinforcing Monaco’s electric-mobility spotlight.