Climate Resilience Funding: Lesotho has launched a M68 million Climate Resilience and Preparedness Support Facility to help MSMEs survive droughts, floods and heavy snowfall, with government covering up to 80% of approved investments under the World Bank-backed CAFI Project. Water Safety & Trust: In Nazareth’s Tlhaha-Lia-Tloka, officials say a well beneath a cemetery is safe after lab tests, but residents remain uneasy and are calling for a more secure alternative supply. Rangelands & Livestock: At Botha-Bothe’s International Year of Pastoralists events, the Forestry minister urged better rangeland management, noting 70% of Lesotho is rangeland and healthy pastures support both livestock and community livelihoods. Disaster Preparedness: The Disaster Management Authority ran anticipatory action refresher training with WFP and Lesotho Meteorological Services ahead of El Niño, pushing a shift from reacting to hazards to acting early. Governance at LEC: Lesotho Electricity Company has reportedly lost over M1 billion in three years due to alleged mismanagement, with the ministry directing the board to start disciplinary proceedings. Local Environment Livelihoods: The ROLL project in Quthing plans charcoal production training, aiming to turn removed invasive shrubs into income while reducing pressure on rangelands.