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Democratic midterm wins may boost COP31 hopes, but Trump still controls US climate policy
United States election results may embolden countries to push for stronger fossil fuel commitments, but observers expect limited immediate impact and urge progress on climate action and finance without waiting for Washington.
Policy & Finance
Loss and damage fund faces US$2.8bn gap as first projects move ahead
Average demand per application was US$15.9 million, with Asia Pacific requesting the second‑largest share. With just US$250 million available against up to US$3 billion in requests, the Fund Responding to Loss and Damage board meeting in Manila will consider initial funding for Caribbean and African countries.
Water
Majority of Malaysia’s marine protected areas at risk from oil and gas expansion, warns think tank
An estimated 97 per cent of the country’s biodiverse Marine Protected Areas are at risk of extinction from existing and planned oil and gas projects, according to new analysis by Rimbawatch.
Carbon & Climate
Malaysia’s flood losses ease 32 per cent in 2025, but with higher infrastructure damage
Public asset damage rose to US$96.3 million, against total losses of US$236.3 million last year, a new study showed. Although more than half of victims had adopted proactive measures, only about 5 per cent had insurance coverage and 20 per cent made no prior preparations.
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