Regional Waste Cooperation: Aruba is exploring a joint waste management partnership with Bonaire and possibly Curaçao, discussed in the Dutch House as islands face worsening disposal and environmental protection challenges, including concerns around Bonaire’s Lagun Landfill (Selibon). Wildlife Protection: Aruba’s turtle nesting struggle is tied to light pollution, with reports of dead hatchlings on beaches like Eagle Beach and calls for stronger, mandatory rules beyond voluntary “turtle-friendly” lighting. Hotel Sustainability Tech: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is using an AI food-waste monitoring system to cut kitchen waste and improve sorting and waste management, part of a broader push to reduce waste to landfill. Governance for Utilities: The Themis Institute presented recommendations to strengthen corporate governance of Aruba’s state-owned utility companies, aiming for clearer board and shareholder roles. Tourism & Environment Pressure: A local tourism critique highlights how mass tourism can reshape neighborhoods and beaches, raising questions about moving toward a regenerative model that protects nature and community identity. Vacation Rentals Regulation: Aruba’s vacation rental policy is in its final phase, with a June 1 target for a structural legal framework balancing growth with hygiene, safety, and spatial planning.