Marine Heat & El Niño Watch: A massive Pacific marine heat wave now covers about 13.5% of Earth’s surface, stretching from near the Philippines to Peru and toward Hawai‘i and California—scientists warn it could intensify storms, heat, flooding, and wildfire risk worldwide. Coastal Fisheries Support: Luxembourg and the IUCN launched the third phase of a blue natural capital fund aimed at strengthening sustainable small-scale fisheries, with past work including mangrove and marine protected-area efforts such as Manglares de Tumbes in Peru. Peru Mining & Critical Minerals: American Lithium says Peru’s mining outlook improves after Keiko Fujimori’s election win, while Hudbay highlights ongoing copper production and growth work at its Constancia mine in Cusco. Cacao Diversity for Climate Resilience: Researchers report four new genetic types of Peruvian cacao, offering a path to diversify cocoa production as climate change and disease threaten yields. Regional Security Meets Climate: Peru hosted a hemispheric defense cooperation meeting in Cusco focused on cross-border threats, including the effects of climate change. Plastic Waste Pressure: New reporting flags Peru among Latin America’s biggest net importers of plastic waste, as waste flows shift across Asia and Eastern Europe. Wildlife Volunteer Fallout: UK gap-year conservation students lost thousands after eco tour operator GVI liquidated, leaving Peru’s Kawsay Biological Station claiming over $56,000 owed.