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The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has published its first-ever State of the World’s Animal Health report, providing a comprehensive overview of global animal disease trends and risks. The report highlights a significant increase in avian influenza outbreaks in mammals, doubling from 459 in 2023 to 1,022 in 2024, raising concerns about potential mammal-to-mammal and human transmission. Additionally, the report notes that 47% of reported animal diseases are zoonotic, posing direct threats to human health.

In May 2025, six East African nations—Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan—signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as kala-azar. This agreement emphasizes cross-border collaboration, resource investment, and the development of effective policies to combat one of the world's deadliest neglected tropical diseases.

The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will convene in Nice, France, from June 9 to 13, 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. With the theme “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean,” the conference aims to address critical challenges such as ocean warming, plastic pollution, and overfishing. Key objectives include securing $100 billion in commitments, advancing the ratification of the High Seas Treaty, and adopting the Nice Ocean Action Plan to enhance ocean conservation efforts. The event will bring together over 60 world leaders, 4,000 government officials, and 6,000 civil society participants to foster collaborative solutions for ocean sustainability.

GIAHS is a program by the FAO that recognizes traditional farming systems around the world for their unique biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, and cultural heritage. These systems showcase sustainable agriculture practices passed down through generations, contributing to food security and environmental conservation.

The Formula 2 Sprint Race, held on Saturdays, spans 120 kilometers or 45 minutes, whichever comes first. Its starting grid is determined by reversing the top 10 qualifiers from Friday's session, promoting competitive overtaking and dynamic racing. A recent highlight includes Indian driver Kush Maini's historic victory at the Monaco Grand Prix Sprint Race, marking the first win for an Indian in F2 at this iconic circuit.

Tamil Nadu has introduced its Space Industrial Policy 2024, aiming to attract ₹10,000 crore in investments and create approximately 10,000 jobs over the next five years. The policy focuses on developing infrastructure, offering incentives for R&D, and establishing dedicated "Space Bays" to support startups and MSMEs in the space sector. It also emphasizes integrating space technologies into governance areas such as disaster management, agriculture, and urban planning.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has partnered with UNICEF’s YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India) to mobilize young people as climate champions. This collaboration has led to initiatives like the Meri LiFE platform, promoting eco-friendly behaviors nationwide, and the Green Rising India Alliance, aiming to equip 50 million youth with climate resilience skills by 2030. Additionally, youth leaders presented the 2024 National Children & Youth Statement to MoEFCC, emphasizing youth-led climate advocacy and action.