Energy & Climate Risk: Slovenia’s net electricity generation fell in July to 996 GWh, down 9% year-on-year and 13% from June, as hydropower dropped 35% and thermal output slid 41%, while estimated solar and wind rose 30%—imports also rose to 1,035 GWh. Heat & Agriculture: A new EU JRC bulletin warns persistent heat and low rainfall are stressing summer crops and fodder across western and central Europe; in Benelux, Slovenia and Croatia, hot and dry conditions cut yield expectations, especially for maize. Circular Economy Skills: Europe used recycled materials for just 12.2% of inputs in 2024, far from the EU’s 24% circular-material-use target for 2030—progress depends not only on recycling capacity, but on training and procurement know-how. Waste Prevention Network: Mongolia’s cities including Ulaanbaatar and several aimags joined the International Zero Waste Cities Network, aiming to scale up reducing, reusing and recycling systems. EU Social Climate Plan: The European Commission adopted Greece’s €4.77bn Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households with renovations, heat pumps and social housing as ETS2 expands. Local Policy: Slovenia’s government set a mandatory contribution for fruit-sector promotion for 2027–2029 (EUR 20/ha for intensive orchards and EUR 1.50/tonne for processing), with up to €630,000 earmarked.