Nuclear Safety & Transboundary Risk: Libya joined a broad joint statement condemning a May 17 drone attack on electrical infrastructure outside the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, warning of threats to civilian life and possible radiological and environmental harm. Water Security: In Sabha, FAO convened a workshop under the Marwat 2 project to curb groundwater depletion in southern Libya, pushing modern irrigation and water-saving practices, with field visits to projects tied to the Great Man-Made River. Desert Heritage: Researchers using satellite imagery identified hundreds of new burial monuments in the Atbai Desert, mapping 260 newly found stone enclosure burials and highlighting a long-lost, well-organized pastoral culture. Energy & Rehabilitation: Libya’s NOC says the Mabrouk oil field has restarted after an 11-year shutdown, reaching about 30,000 barrels per day in trial operations and targeting 40,000 barrels per day as capacity ramps up. Port & Clean Energy: Misurata Free Zone signed an MoU with Port of Antwerp-Bruges to boost port development, logistics, digital transformation, and clean energy initiatives. Children’s Wellbeing: Libya’s Ministry of Education in Benghazi met partners ahead of the Day of the African Child, focusing on safer school environments, sanitation and hygiene, and plans to expand infrastructure. Governance & Climate Dialogue: The Asian-African Parliamentary Council conference opened in Benghazi, with Libyan lawmakers calling for stronger parliamentary coordination on climate change, food security, and migration.