Water & Accountability: Villagers in Mokhotlong have filed a formal complaint against the African Development Bank over alleged damage linked to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, saying blasting and quarry work harmed homes, contaminated water, disrupted farms, and left inadequate compensation and weak consultation—alongside losses of culturally important plants and wildlife. Disaster Risk & Winter Weather: Lesotho’s Meteorological Services and the Disaster Management Authority warn of snowfall in the highlands and severe cold this week, urging people to avoid risky travel, watch icy roads, and protect livestock. Wildlife Conservation: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and partners mark 20 years of bearded vulture recovery, but conservationists say the critically endangered bird still faces poisoning, persecution, habitat degradation, and collisions with energy infrastructure. Climate, Youth & Safety: A new study links prolonged drought in southern Africa—including Lesotho—to a higher risk of violence against adolescents, highlighting how climate stress spills into daily life. Energy & Land Use: LHDA seeks a consultant for a floating solar feasibility study on Katse and Mohale reservoirs, aiming to cut energy import dependence while assessing environmental and social impacts. Regional Fisheries Governance: SADC reappoints Stanley Ndara to chair the regional fisheries monitoring centre in Maputo, with renewed focus on tackling illegal fishing and improving vessel registers. Community Nutrition: The Lesotho Red Cross, with UNICEF support, rolls out a nutrition risk-communication project to strengthen messaging and community engagement amid climate shocks and food insecurity.