UNESCO Biosphere Breakthrough: Aruba has officially been approved as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with the whole island covered (about 19,300 hectares) and an EEZ of nearly 3 million hectares—an achievement tied to the “Man and the Biosphere” idea that nature and daily life must be planned together. Nature in Planning: DNM director Gisbert Boekhoudt says Aruba’s biodiversity work is already feeding into decisions, using its National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan as a foundation. Climate Adaptation Push: A national survey finds residents strongly back climate adaptation, with nearly nine out of ten calling it a top priority for the next decade. Food Security Cooperation: Aruba and the other Dutch Caribbean islands renewed a regional agriculture, livestock and fisheries MoU through 2035, aiming to cut import dependence and boost climate-smart, sustainable production. CariFoodFund Launch: The new CariFoodFund is moving toward operations to support local farming and fisheries projects across the islands. Hurricane Season Starts: The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, and authorities stress preparedness even for lower direct-hit risk.