Severe cold and drought warnings: Eswatini Meteorological Service and NDRMA report freezing conditions this week, with temperatures dropping to around 4°C in western areas and frost risk; in Hawane, a cold snap killed cattle, while government says 114 street children and other vulnerable people have been moved to shelters and urged communities to check on elderly and people with disabilities. El Niño drought risk: An El Niño Advisory for 2026–27 raises drought fears, with officials calling for continuous monitoring as impacts could hit water, agriculture, health, energy and the natural environment. Waste and wildfire risk: The Eswatini Environmental Authority warns that poor waste management and open burning are fuelling disaster risks, including wildfires that can release harmful pollutants. Climate finance push: Government is studying Namibia’s E27bn environmental fund model as it transforms the Eswatini Environment Fund, with a focus on scaling financing for sustainable development. Green trade and exports: EU and ITC support a three-year Eswatini export roadmap, while EITF 2026 is set to draw 70,000+ attendees under a green economy theme. Wildlife management talks: Eswatini joins regional discussions on Mozambique’s proposed selective wildlife culling to manage human-wildlife conflict across shared conservation areas. Language and culture: Broadcasters are urged to use consistent SiSwati terminology and grammar to protect the language’s integrity. Youth and livelihoods: EYEOP will target 30,000 young people with E432m, including at least 15,000 young women and 1,500 youth with disabilities, through skills and entrepreneurship support. Community resilience: Lobamba communities are urged to prevent fire disasters as the dry season approaches. Local events with environmental links: The Umhlangano Cultural Festival plans to use its platform to discuss child marriages, GBV, school dropouts and environmental conservation.