This week's climate news features a range of significant developments from various regions, shedding light on pressing global environmental issues. A historic joint appeal by Catholic bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean urges crucial and fair implementation of the Paris Agreement ahead of COP30, emphasizing the urgency for bold climate action. Similarly, the recent droughts, identified as a 'slow-moving global catastrophe' in a UN report, have compounded poverty, hunger, and energy insecurity worldwide, underscoring the critical need for immediate attention to address the consequences of these droughts. Furthermore, a new global dataset called GlobalRx has been introduced, providing valuable insights into prescribed burning practices and their climate impacts across 16 countries, influencing fire management strategies on a global scale.