Monaco Climate & Energy: Monaco’s historic Lycée Albert 1er has finished a structural and energy renovation that cuts emissions by an estimated 61 tonnes a year, including the full removal of gas and replacement with 10 high-efficiency heat pumps plus rooftop solar. Local Action: The Mairie de Monaco is inviting residents to join the 2026 World Cleanup Day with an intergenerational waste-collection walk on 19 September, starting at the Médiathèque Caroline with gloves and bags provided. Biodiversity Under Threat: Nigeria’s vulture crisis is worsening, with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation warning illegal killing and trade are pushing several species toward extinction and calling for urgent coordinated action. Clean Aviation Push: The French Riviera is preparing hydrogen fuelling infrastructure for zero-emission business jets, with a phased rollout aimed at the early 2030s. Heat & Water Stress: France’s wine harvest is forecast to hit a three-decade low after record heat and drought, with Champagne among the hardest hit. Marine/Space Tech: Venturi Space unveiled Alta Luna, a compact tracked rover for future Moon base operations, designed to move astronauts and equipment across lunar terrain.