Coral Reef Recovery: Aruba opened Coral Academy on De Palm Island, a new coral restoration and education center aimed at helping people learn about reefs—even if they don’t go into the water—backed by De Palm Tours and the TUI Care Foundation. Marine Protection Planning: Directie Natuur & Milieu, Aruba Conservation Foundation and Blue Marine Foundation shared progress on Aruba’s 30×30 marine protection process ahead of the next October stakeholder dialogue. Extreme Heat & Drought: Santa Rosa urged farmers, livestock owners and fishermen to save water and adjust irrigation, shading and soil care as temperatures top 34°C and dams run low. Coastline Access for Fishers: Local fishermen pressed for guaranteed 24-hour access to Aruba’s coastline, citing livelihoods, food security and traditional activity protections. Energy Transition: WEB started work on BESS II, a 35 MW / 70 MWh battery project due in 2028 to store more wind and solar power and stabilize the grid. Community Cleanup: The third National Cleanup Day brought volunteers and Scouts together to tackle plastic and foam waste and protect beaches and wildlife. Tourism & Nature Tensions: Tour Operators Uni visited Tera Cora with DNM to assess burrowing owl nesting areas, seeking updated nest maps and documentation to guide routes. Local Business Support: IDEA launched Phase 3 of its entrepreneurship masterclass with a Sept. 29 workshop on finances and employee insurance, plus free young entrepreneurship workshops starting Sept. 30.