Greenpeace Philippines has issued a warning that approximately US$18 billion in climate-tagged funds may have been lost to corruption, emphasizing how corruption amplifies climate risks and jeopardizes lives and economies. The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research has published a report urging the UK to enhance its climate ambition to capitalize on the country's decreased energy usage, which has not been fully optimized. Additionally, the upcoming National Climate Risk Assessment in Australia has been highlighted as a critical resource that could provide essential climate risk information to prepare for climate-driven disasters. Meanwhile, polar scientists have cautioned against 'dangerous' climate engineering in the Arctic, stressing that controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to be effective. On a larger scale, Chinese insurers have demonstrated significant underwriting in global renewables, but they remain heavily associated with fossil fuels. This discrepancy underscores the complexities in transitioning from traditional energy sources to renewables. These stories illustrate the global impact of climate change and the ongoing efforts to address it effectively.