Climate & Disasters: Nepal–Tibet flash floods keep worsening, with the death toll reported at 669 and nearly 2,400 people still missing as renewed rainfall raises fears of more flooding; scientists link the chain reaction to glacier/rock collapse and warn that warming is destabilising high mountain slopes. Swiss Climate Reality: MeteoSwiss says Switzerland had its hottest and driest summer on record (April–July), with rainfall at about 54% of normal and major deficits across many stations—fueling heat and drought concerns. Alpine Risk for Switzerland: A Swiss glaciologist says similar glacier and rock-collapse hazards are possible in the Alps, pointing to areas around 2,500–3,000 metres and stressing that rapid warming and thawing permafrost are key drivers. Extreme Weather at Home: A severe hailstorm hit Switzerland and Italy during recess, sending dozens of children to hospital with head injuries; Zurich saw major disruption with many flight cancellations. Accountability & Transparency: External auditing of sustainability reports in Switzerland hit a record level, with 43 of the 47 analysed large listed firms (about 91%) having their 2025 sustainability reporting externally checked. Nature & Biodiversity (Local): Bernese Oberland “wild hay” haymakers are reviving traditional harvesting on steep slopes, tied to biodiversity and Alpine landscape stewardship.