Climate-Health Innovation: Grand Challenges Canada and the Science for Africa Foundation launched “Nexa,” a new initiative to fund locally led climate-health innovations, with the first funding call opening June 22 across Africa and the Americas and a goal of mobilizing over US$50m. Legal Cooperation: Angola and Brazil will hold the first Judicial Dialogue in Luanda (June 22–26), bringing together Supreme Court and justice-sector leaders to share practices on civil, criminal, family, domestic violence, itinerant justice and consumer protection. Amazon & Health: Indigenous Amazon defender Raoni Metuktire underwent surgery in São Paulo for an intestinal obstruction and is recovering in intensive care, described as serious but stable. Energy Diplomacy: India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting on June 25–26 in Gurugram under “Energy for All,” aiming to boost energy security, sustainability and innovation across BRICS. Agri & Weather Risk: El Niño has officially begun, with forecasters warning it could be the strongest this century—raising the odds of droughts and heavy rainfall that can disrupt agriculture and food security. Aviation Connectivity: Air Peace received approval for direct scheduled flights between Nigeria and Brazil, cutting travel time and supporting cargo and mail services. Industry Watch (Petrochemicals): Braskem is pushing production higher despite falling prices, banking on a market rebound starting in 2028 as Middle East plant outages create a temporary supply gap.