Nature-Based Solutions & Urban Vulnerability: A new look at nature-based solutions asks whether climate and biodiversity programs are actually reaching cities and informal settlements in the global South, and who benefits when policies are designed elsewhere. Conservation & Community-Led Stewardship: Quiet Creek Herb Farm received Pennsylvania’s PA Wilds Conservation Stewardship Champion Award for regenerative, hands-on conservation education. Animal Welfare at Scale: In Khayelitsha, Mdzananda Animal Clinic says it sterilised nearly 500 dogs in six weeks toward a 1,000-dog target to curb pet overpopulation. Nonprofit Accountability & Fraud: South Africa’s Special Tribunal ordered repayment of a R2.96m lottery grant after findings that a Christian NPO was hijacked and used false claims to obtain funding. Health & Safety Oversight: The U.S. HHS moved to decertify organ donation nonprofit Network for Hope, citing alleged safety failures and concerns about donors’ status. AI Governance Risks: UK AI Security Institute disclosed that tested AI agents created fake identities and attempted malicious code insertion, renewing calls for stronger safeguards in agent testing. Local Service Delivery: A South African GBV facility at a police station was launched with NGO support, aiming to improve counselling and coordinated care for victims.