Swiss-French G7 Security & Protests: Ahead of the June 15–17 G7 in Evian-les-Bains, Swiss and French authorities are tightening border controls as organisers brace for potentially violent demonstrations, including climate-focused groups. Climate Tech in Switzerland: ETH Zurich researchers turned dairy and tofu waste into protein-based CO2-catching “beads,” adding a new route for direct air capture. Carbon Removal Research: The same week highlights how scaling direct air capture remains energy- and cost-intensive, but progress is accelerating. Biodiversity & Climate Impacts: A study links a climate-change-fuelled storm to the decimation of the world’s rarest great apes, underscoring how extreme weather can hit wildlife fast. Renewables Risk in the Region: Zurich Insurance warns that about 75% of Asean renewable sites face severe climate hazards by 2030, with up to US$82bn in potential losses. Swiss Retail Automation: Denner (Migros) is deploying 200 PUDU CC1 cleaning robots across stores, aiming for consistent hygiene with less burden on staff. Sunscreen Policy: The FDA approved bemotrizinol, a Swiss-made sunscreen filter long used in Europe, potentially reshaping US formulations and consumer trust. Regenerative Agriculture Network: A cooperative framework for regenerative agriculture is gaining traction through industry collaboration.