ECOWAS Justice: ECOWAS swore in five new judges to its Community Court of Justice in Abuja, with Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urging impartial, independent decisions to restore public trust—an important regional governance signal for Cabo Verde and the wider bloc. World Habitat Day: The UN marked World Habitat Day by stressing that adequate housing underpins dignity and climate-resilient cities, linking informal settlement upgrades to poverty reduction and stronger resilience. Sea-Level Rise Law: A landmark UN Sea-Level Rise Declaration gained attention for clarifying legal questions around statehood for inundated countries, with Cabo Verde’s ambassador named among key facilitators—directly relevant to island climate risk. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Reporting ahead of COP31 highlights that only a small set of leaders beyond the Pacific are attending pre-COP talks in Fiji/Tuvalu, including Cabo Verde—raising questions about how much global attention is being focused on rising seas. Ozone Pollution: New analysis warns nearly 40% of the world’s population faced harmful ground-level ozone levels in early 2026 as heat and pollution combine, a reminder of the health and ecosystem stakes for climate and air quality. Cabo Verde Disaster Readiness: Cabo Verde’s multi-hazard roadmap for weather and climate extremes moves into implementation after validation, aiming to strengthen links from monitoring and warnings to preparedness and response.