Climate Finance & Forests: The Philippines says it’s ready to join the UN-backed Tropical Forests Forever Facility fast-track, aiming for long-term, results-based funding as UNEP warns global forest investment is far short of targets. Climate Mobility: Philippines Environment chief Mitch Cuna tells UN leaders climate displacement is the “true human face” of the crisis, citing millions of internal displacements after disasters. Climate Justice in the Pacific: A new analysis argues Pacific island states—among the lowest emitters—are driving climate justice demands as impacts like cyclones, droughts, and sea-level rise intensify. UN, Racism & Accountability: Ghana’s foreign minister reaffirms support for the ICC at the UN’s Durban racism anniversary, warning intolerance still fuels violence and discrimination. Human Rights in Canada: A global tribunal says Canada is failing Indigenous residential school victims by not investigating and prosecuting abuses, calling for reparations. Security & Iraq: Iraq’s PM says military decision-making is now fully national after the US-led coalition withdrawal. Environment & Cities: Rio de Janeiro is named a pilot for “Zero Waste Districts” to cut landfill waste and methane ahead of COP31. Legal & Climate: US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito explains his recusal from a major climate case involving Exxon and Suncor. National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: Canada marks the day amid renewed attention to denialism and residential school harms.