Agroecology Push: A West Africa-wide agroecology push is gathering momentum, with an EU-backed CIRAWA conference in Accra (July 1–3) bringing farmers and policymakers from Cape Verde, Ghana, Senegal and The Gambia to scale nature-based farming that rebuilds soils and boosts climate resilience. Tourism Pressure After World Cup Fame: Cape Verde’s World Cup spotlight is raising a key environmental question: can the islands turn new global attention into tourism and investment without overwhelming already-stressed places? Health Funding for Resilience: Cabo Verde is among 14 African countries backing WHO’s first Investment Round, pledging over US$45m to strengthen health systems and resilience as climate risks grow. Deadliest Atlantic Route: UNHCR reports at least 143 deaths or missing people from a West Africa-to-Canary Islands crossing, underscoring how unsafe seas and weak rescue capacity compound environmental and human vulnerability. Marine Life Spotlight: Cabo Verde’s underwater volcanic formations are being highlighted as habitat-rich diving terrain, linking geodiversity to marine biodiversity interest. Climate-Linked Women’s Resilience Campaign: Angola’s First Lady launched a continental campaign focused on climate, conflict and sustainable futures, with Cabo Verde’s First Lady expected to join.