North Sea Nature Protection: The Dutch government plans a new Natura 2000 coastal bird area from Zuid-Holland and will extend protections along the mainland coast from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen to Groningen, while the new Hollandse Duinen national park faces criticism over possible wildlife pressure from visitors. Climate Justice & Rights: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on states’ climate obligations, building on an ICJ advisory opinion that frames climate action as a human rights duty. Green Cleanup Partnership: The Dutch-linked Ocean Cleanup and the Philippines’ DENR signed a five-year deal to remove floating plastic waste from the Pasig River, combining interception tech with producer accountability. Dutch Court & Corporate Accountability: A Dutch court cleared the way for a Greenpeace lawsuit against Energy Transfer to proceed, keeping pressure on environmental harms tied to pipeline protests. Biodiversity Discovery: Angola’s Lisima plateau survey found a glowing blue crowned crab spider and dozens of previously unknown species, highlighting how little-mapped ecosystems still hold major biodiversity value. North Sea Energy Outlook: A new study suggests offshore wind could cover about 11% of the North Sea by 2050, adding to the debate on impacts and planning. Local Industry Shift: Lamb Weston announced it will close its Broekhuizenvorst facility, starting a Dutch works-council consultation and affecting around 110 jobs.