Climate Reality Check: Slovenia logged its hottest summer on record in 2026, with temperatures averaging 2.8°C above the 1991–2020 norm and an extremely severe drought now threatening crops and water supplies; the Triglav glacier is under heavy pressure and could vanish by early October. Water & Farming Resilience: Hungary’s agriculture is feeling drought hard—less than 3% of arable land is irrigated—pushing calls for irrigation rule reform, faster approvals, and less politically steered subsidies. Circular Electronics: The EU launched CIRCUIT4EU to recover critical raw materials from printed circuit boards, magnets and electronics, aiming to boost recycling and cut reliance on imports. Renovation for Lower Emissions: A Kingston University-led Horizon Europe project (REMADE) will test “Renovation-as-a-Service” to upgrade energy-inefficient buildings across Europe using life-cycle tracking. Clean Mobility Power: HiPower 5.0 targets more efficient power electronics for electric mobility, aiming to reduce losses and use materials more responsibly. Local Green Culture: Slovenia’s National Gallery of Slovenia in Ljubljana is shortlisted for the European Art Museum Award, with sustainability and social impact among the judging themes.