Climate & Agriculture: Luxembourg’s dry spell is already biting: potato yields are down about 30%, with smaller tubers and fewer “long chips” expected this year. Sustainability Governance: Luxembourg’s Sustainability Council president Mike Poiré says the body needs a major overhaul—more authority, resources, and citizen engagement across the environment, economy and social pillars. Education & Social Impact: PISA 2025 shows a sharp fall in 15-year-olds’ reading, maths and science skills; Luxembourg is set to tighten smartphone rules in lower secondary classes after reading scores declined. EU Green Deal & Aviation: The EU Commission will not appeal a court ruling tied to “rich-saving” rules that had exempted private jets from CO₂ efforts—opening the door to broader sustainability coverage. Deforestation Fight: Global Witness reports chocolate maker Mondelez lobbying in Brussels (including via Trump ally Andrew Puzder) to weaken the EU deforestation law (EUDR), with Luxembourg among the countries targeted. Biodiversity & Resilience: Zanzibar launched a three-year mangrove restoration and agroforestry project, backed partly by Luxembourg, aiming to protect coastal ecosystems and livelihoods. Tech for Sustainability: A free AI programme for girls in Luxembourg (VoiceTech4Teens) is inviting 14–18-year-olds to build prototypes using voice tech and chatbots.