Severe Weather Impacts Lesotho: Heavy snowfall and strong winds disrupted travel and livelihoods, with border gates affected and reports of homes damaged and livestock losses in highland districts. Climate Risk for Farmers: Ahead of an El Niño season with a 100% chance, farmers were urged to act now—adjust planting times, improve water management, protect soil moisture, and use climate-smart practices to reduce drought and flood impacts. Agriculture Insurance Review: The Agriculture Ministry reviewed a Smart Subsidy and Agriculture Insurance pilot, exploring how insurance could help farmers manage climate-linked risks like drought, erratic rainfall, floods and livestock disease. Wool and Mohair Support: A hybrid rams and bucks culling programme under WaMCoOP is continuing, with beneficiaries requesting training on animal care after monitoring flagged issues like diarrhoea and mites. Circular Economy Funding: Lesotho-based businesses with circular economy prototypes can apply for a R250,000 investment and mentorship opportunity through the Circular Innovation Challenge. Tourism Reform Roadmap: Lesotho’s tourism and hospitality sector is adopting a three-year joint reform plan targeting market visibility, skills gaps and infrastructure constraints. Youth, Jobs and Agriculture: Youth were encouraged to pursue productive sectors—especially agriculture—to build economic independence and employment.