World Environment Day (UAE): Zayed National Museum is running hands-on weekend activities that spotlight how Emiratis lived sustainably long before today’s climate movement, linking heritage crafts and everyday resource use to the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” Climate adaptation (Abu Dhabi): Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi says World Environment Day is a chance to renew protection of natural resources and biodiversity, pointing to its Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan (2025–2050) with 142 actions to safeguard groundwater, soil and ecosystems. Biodiversity (UAE): Emirates Nature–WWF reports Arabian wildcats photographed in Wadi Wurayah National Park for the first time in at least a decade, using camera monitoring supported by Mashreq and the Fujairah Environment Authority. Circular textiles (UAE): The national Naseej initiative is pushing textile circularity to tackle an estimated 220,000 tonnes of textile waste a year, with public events and a focus on making donation, reuse and recycling easier. Energy & security (Gulf): The Arab League urged UN action over attacks on oil tankers and vessels in the Arabian Gulf, as tensions around Hormuz continue to disrupt maritime activity. Renewables push (UAE-linked): Gulf states are accelerating overseas wind and solar investment, with UAE firms like Masdar expanding abroad as energy security concerns grow. Wildlife & tourism (UAE partnership): Construction of Uganda’s Kidepo International Airport has begun, with Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry backing the project to improve access to Kidepo Valley National Park.