Forest Health in Focus: Cyprus’ forestry department says trees are dying across the island due to climate change, prolonged drought and extreme heat, with weaker trees more vulnerable to pests and disease; it’s removing dead/dangerous trees, monitoring insects, tackling the pine moth and replacing vulnerable species with more resilient natives, plus installing irrigation using recycled water. Wildfire Crisis Across Europe: Severe wildfires in southern Europe have forced mass evacuations, including over 10,000 people in France near the Spanish border; the EU is sending firefighting aircraft and crews, with conditions worsened by heatwaves and dry land. Energy Transition, but with Guardrails: Environmental groups (Opok) warn Cyprus’ renewables push must follow EU ecosystem-protection rules, criticising large PV expansion into forests and farmland without a clear framework and calling for thorough impact checks near communities. Local Climate Adaptation Lesson: A report highlights how urban tree canopies cool streets and patios by filtering sunlight and boosting natural cooling through evapotranspiration—useful context for Cyprus’ heat resilience planning. Cyprus Economy Watch: Cyprus’ Composite Leading Economic Index stayed negative in June, citing ongoing external pressures and weaker confidence, with declines in electricity production and tourist arrivals adding downward pressure.