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EU Funding Push for Dutch Caribbean: Curaçao (and Aruba, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba) could see a near-doubling of EU Overseas Countries and Territories funding to €999 million for 2028–2034, with money aimed at renewable energy, climate adaptation, biodiversity, and connectivity—if islands can prove they can deliver. Local Nature Protection Drive: Aruba’s Happy Cadushi Nature Reserve Foundation has submitted a petition urging official protection for Matividiri, citing 98 recorded species and calling it a biodiversity hotspot between Rooi Prikichi and Arikok. Reef Protection at the Beach: A new push for “reef-safe” sunscreens highlights why chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate can harm coral and worsen bleaching; Aruba is noted for banning non-reef-safe products. Community Cleanups & Local Food: Prime Minister Mike Eman visited Neighborhood Action efforts in Rooi Afo and Seroe Preto, including cleanup work and talks with local farmers and beekeepers. Off-Road Tourism Clash: Debate is intensifying over Aruba’s off-road route closures tied to a court case involving Aruba Birdlife Conservation and protection of the shoco burrowing owl habitat. Waterfront Infrastructure: DOW is restoring Wilhelmina Bridge in Oranjestad, repairing salt- and humidity-worn concrete under the bridge. Workforce Support: Aruba announced new 2026 allowances to boost purchasing power for minimum-wage workers and welfare recipients. Sustainability in Hospitality: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar’s chef says sustainability and local sourcing are central to the resort’s culinary approach. Global Climate Context: May 2026 is reported as the world’s second-warmest May on record, with high odds that 2026 ranks among the four warmest years.

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