Tropical Storm Gonzalo and Cabo Verde readiness: Gonzalo brought gusty winds and heavy rain to the Cabo Verde islands, with fallen trees, power outages and urban flooding; early warnings helped, and no deaths were reported, but one person was missing and some fishing vessels were lost at sea. Early Warnings for All roadmap: Cabo Verde validated its multi-hazard Early Warnings for All roadmap after Gonzalo, linking risk monitoring, warning communication and preparedness with a whole-of-society push to mobilize resources. Ozone pollution warning: New Copernicus data says nearly 40% of the world’s population has been exposed to harmful ground-level ozone in 2026 so far, driven by heat and emissions—an air-quality risk that also threatens ecosystems and crops. Wildlife camera-trap breakthrough: A Panthera project using 300+ custom camera traps across western Tanzania (area comparable to Cape Verde) captured 150,000+ images, including rare serval patterns and new records for several elusive species. Water security in West Africa: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a regional action plan to tackle the water crisis, with Cabo Verde set to host the next forum and a focus on shared rivers, climate resilience and financing. Ocean monitoring funding: OceanEye’s alliance launched with major pledges (including Canada and the EU) to expand global ocean observing, supporting weather forecasts, climate predictions and coastal protection. Skills-to-jobs model in Cabo Verde: Cabo Verde’s Employment Promotion and Training Fund (FPEF) is highlighted for tracking outcomes into the labor market, with strong employment rates and equity targets for women and low-income groups. Winter-sun demand touches Cabo Verde: TUI’s winter programme keeps growing in the Atlantic, including the Cape Verde islands, as demand for short-haul warm-weather breaks remains strong.