Heat & health: A new study warns heat-related deaths across Cyprus are set to rise sharply by the end of the century, adding to already recorded heatstroke fatalities and the wider Europe-wide toll. Plastic & coasts: Lidl Cyprus and AKTI’s “Project Zero” continues for a 5th year, reporting major school outreach, beach and seabed cleanups, and adding new higher-education workshops. Energy transition debate: The Green Agenda Cyprus Summit returns to Nicosia on June 4, with ministers and energy leaders asking whether renewables can cut emissions without pushing electricity costs higher for households. Urban sustainability education: The University of Cyprus is launching its first English-language bachelor, “Urban Sustainability,” with applications open until July 20. Water access: Larnaca installs free cold drinking-water stations for the public—an easy, practical climate-adaptation win. EU climate diplomacy: The EU says Turkey’s exclusion of Cyprus from COP31 preparations is “not acceptable,” while Turkey faces renewed criticism over access for Cyprus. EU consumer rules: The Commission opens infringement steps against Cyprus and others for delayed transposition of rules on green claims and sustainability labels. Local environment & waste: Cyprus customs seized smuggled refrigerant gas cylinders from Turkey, with the goods set for destruction or recycling. Sustainable resources: Cyprus pushes a sustainable minerals strategy, framing raw materials as central to the green transition while flagging supply and environmental risks.