Island Cleanup & Rainy-Season Prep: Aruba kicks off the second Cuida Aruba campaign (Aug. 28–29) with island-wide cleanups that also target drainage readiness ahead of heavier rains. Government, schools, hotels, youth groups and volunteers will join projects, while Serlimar adds staff and containers and Public Works clears canals and roadsides; six waste collection points are set for Saturday. Climate Resilience at the UN: Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten plan to use the UN General Assembly to push climate resilience and sustainable development, with sea-level rise highlighted as an existential threat for low-lying areas. Local Food & Green Growth: 297 Farm expands in Aruba with a new 1,500 m² greenhouse for cucumber cultivation, boosting local produce and reducing dependence on outside supply. Wildlife & Oceans Attention: A Dutch Caribbean reef study reports Curaçao has the lowest relative shark abundance among surveyed islands, with human activity linked to fewer reef sharks. Energy Security Upgrade: Aruba’s RECIP-3 expansion adds 36 MW of firm power via new engines at WEB Aruba, aiming to prevent shortages as demand rises. Preparedness Focus: Aruba’s Crisis Management Office outlines risk monitoring across people, infrastructure, the economy and the environment, including growing concerns like cybersecurity.