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June 12 – June 18, 2026

A weekly digest on impacts, politics and science of the climate emergency from the Global South perspective. You can find this digest in the web here.

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By - Upamanyu Das
Climate Change and Green Economy, CSE

EXTREME WEATHER TRACKER

India’s monsoon has hit a pause, with five weather systems working against it, 18 June 2026

El Niño, amplified: As a super event looms in 2026, scientists warn impacts may last into 2027, 17 June 2026

Planet’s vital signs deteriorate at unprecedented pace since last UN climate assessment, warns new paper released at Bonn Climate Conference 2026, 15 June 2026

Scientists say marine heatwaves have recorded the steepest increase among major climate indicators, while the Indian Ocean could move towards a semi-permanent heatwave state by 2050

COMMENTARIES

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Developing countries push back against climate-linked trade measures at UNFCCC dialogue, 15 June 2026

Interventions from developing country groups placed the spotlight on growing concerns that climate-linked trade measures are creating new burdens and barriers for developing economies

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: What happened on climate finance in week one, 14 June 2026

Countries return to familiar questions on climate finance, implementation and trust ahead of COP31 in Antalya

CLIMATE NEWS | SCIENCE| IMPACTS| POLITICS

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: COP31 Presidency, FAO move to integrate food, water, adaption into national climate plans, 18 June 2026

'Turquoise Nexus Initiative' has been proposed under FAO's FAST Partnership

Japan’s resale of US LNG to Asia generated emissions equivalent to 17 coal plants, 18 June 2026

This drove up lifecycle emissions from production through combustion and intensified climate risks

Extreme heat is now a public health and livelihood crisis, but India’s budget does not yet reflect it, finds report, 17 June 2026

A review of seven Union Budgets by CBGA, Greenpeace India and BARC Trust found that India still relies mainly on broad development schemes rather than targeted funding for heatwave preparedness, response and resilience

EU can fund climate results abroad for more credible carbon credits: Report, 16 June 2026

Countries would compete for a fixed pool of finance, with rewards linked to measurable performance against common benchmarks

Heatwaves may have driven ozone exposure linked to 26,500 deaths in India in 2024, finds IIT study, 16 June 2026

Researchers warn that rising heat worsening ground-level ozone pollution, increasing health risks for people with heart and respiratory diseases, and stress the need for India to integrate ozone forecasting, air-quality advisories, and heatwave action plans

Kharif 2026 sowing gets off to a slow start as El Niño casts shadow over monsoon, 15 June 2026

Agriculture ministry data shows sowing is slightly behind last year, while early soil moisture deficits in several states have added to concerns over a weak monsoon

Climate-fuelled landslides may have killed 58 of world’s rarest great apes in 4 days, pushed species closer to extinction, 15 June 2026

Scientists warn that extreme rainfall triggered by Cyclone Senyar has severely damaged a key area of habitat for the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan in Sumatra

India’s reservoirs at 28 per cent capacity as monsoon becomes crucial for water supply, 15 June 2026

Central Water Commission data shows national storage is above normal but lower than last year, with pressure building in parts of eastern and southern India

At 2026 World Cup, Messi and Ronaldo may face an opponent no footballer can outrun: Extreme heat, 13 June 2026

New Climate Central report says 97 of 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face temperatures linked to reduced player performance, with US venues expected to be worst affected

Bonn Climate Conference 2026: Countries debate over how to halt deforestation & who pays for the transition, 12 June 2026

Differences between country groups emerged on finance, definitions and accountability

Rajasthan’s rains are rewriting desert records, with 154% excess rainfall by June 10, 12 June 2026

Western disturbances and back-to-back record monsoons signal a striking shift in Rajasthan’s rainfall

Around 200 districts flagged for El Nino impact as weak monsoon forecast puts agriculture ministry in crisis mode, 12 June 2026

Updated contingency plans expected to detail stage-wise interventions for farmers

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