Tropical Weather for Cabo Verde: Tropical Storm Gonzalo has been lashing the Cabo Verde Islands with tropical storm conditions and warnings in effect, with forecasts pointing to 1–3 inches of rain over the islands and heavier downpours possible across parts of West Africa; meanwhile, Gonzalo is expected to weaken and become post-tropical over the weekend as it moves north-northwest. Regional Climate & Security: At the UN General Assembly, Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho stressed that the climate crisis is already hitting small islands through drought, desertification, water scarcity, ocean acidification and rising seas, calling for stronger cooperation. Water, Oceans, and Pollution: UN speakers pushed for ocean governance and biodiversity protection, warning that plastic pollution is degrading marine ecosystems and communities. Ocean Monitoring Boost: Canada and the EU launched the OceanEye International Alliance, backed by major pledges (including C$82 million from Canada) to expand global ocean observing—supporting weather forecasts, climate predictions and coastal protection. West Africa Water Stress: ECOWAS parliamentarians warned that shrinking land and water are intensifying farmer-herder conflicts and migration, turning climate pressures into a growing security risk.