Food Security & Climate Resilience: The Zero Hunger Trust Fund has officially launched “Cultivating Futures – Empowering Youths for a Food Secure Region,” an EU-funded initiative using 10 regional schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Grenada and Dominica to boost food security, nutrition, education and climate resilience. Marine & Fisheries Adaptation: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening their partnership to help member states tackle climate impacts on oceans, fisheries and coastal communities, with work spanning marine planning, renewable energy, resilient livelihoods and gender inclusion, while continuing to address sargassum impacts. Tourism Infrastructure Progress: Dominica reports 35% completion on the XCD$1.81 million Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel, with foundation and major works now underway. Heat & Rainfall Risks: CariCOF warns El Niño is intensifying alongside warmer Caribbean seas, raising the risk of heatwaves, drought and flooding during the 2026 wet season. Youth & Stewardship: NBD’s inaugural Growth and Impact Award highlights graduating students’ leadership and environmental stewardship across 32 Dominica schools. Regional Policy Pressure: Eastern Caribbean leaders in Roseau agreed on a coordinated Brussels mission and a unified stance as the EU demands CBI programme phase-outs by 2028, tying the issue to visa suspension threats.