Ocean Monitoring Boost: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance under the UN’s Global Ocean Observing System, with nearly €220 million pledged so far to expand sensors, drones, research vessels and close key data gaps—an effort tied directly to better weather and climate predictions. Circular Packaging in Focus: Bayer introduced a mono-material polypropylene blister pack for its Talcid antacid in Germany, replacing multi-layer plastic to improve recyclability and planning wider rollout across Europe in 2026–27. Cleaner Public Transport: New data shows zero-emission buses are rapidly taking over EU city fleets; in 2025, Slovenia recorded 100% zero-emission new city bus sales, and the EU could hit a fully zero-emission market by 2028. Slovenia in the UN Spotlight: Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer met India’s S. Jaishankar on UNGA sidelines, with cooperation discussed across trade, technology and renewable energy—while Slovenia also appears in UN-related diplomatic scheduling. Birds & Habitat: Migratory birds are using Istanbul’s green stopovers, with ringing studies tracking routes between Europe and Africa.