Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: Construction has started on the Algerian section of a planned 4,128-km gas route from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel hub—an effort that could eventually send 30 bcm/year to Europe, even as the EU pushes to cut fossil dependence. Nordic-Ethiopia EV push: Sweden and other Nordic partners are backing Ethiopia’s electric mobility plans ahead of COP32 with investment, tech transfer, and policy cooperation. Biodiversity at 50: Ethiopia’s Biodiversity Institute marks its 50-year role protecting crop diversity and seed systems—while warning that fast tech and political shifts are reshaping what biodiversity governance must do next. Arctic conservation angle: New research suggests polar bears can act as an “umbrella species,” so protecting key bear areas may also help safeguard wider Arctic marine life. Marine protection diplomacy: Sri Lanka’s fisheries minister urged stronger international cooperation on ocean conservation, citing climate change, pollution, overfishing, and biodiversity loss. Norway-linked tech for sustainability: WellFish Tech says its monitoring tool is now cleared for use in Norway’s salmon farming, aiming for earlier, data-driven decisions to reduce fish losses. EU fossil fuel trend: An analysis says EU LNG imports are down slightly overall, but some countries are increasing exposure—raising the stakes for further demand cuts.