Aruba Coral Restoration: Aruba has opened Coral Academy on De Palm Island, a new coral restoration and reef education center aimed at helping kids and adults learn about the marine environment—even if they don’t go into the water. Conservation & Nature Recovery: The Aruba Conservation Foundation (ACF) launched its Nature Speaks knowledge exchange focused on ecological restoration and how nature can recover, including assisted natural regeneration and the limits of “just planting trees.” Tourism Rules for Fragile Coasts: Tour Operators Uni and UTV/ATV operators submitted a nature protocol proposing clearly marked routes, GPS monitoring, speed limits, penalties, and planting 250 native trees over three years to protect Aruba’s northern coast. Wastewater Safety Incident: RWZI Parkietenbos temporarily stopped septic truck services after fuel was discharged into the receiving pit, with cleanup underway and later evening discharge planned. Medical Waste Pressure: Aruba is dealing with a medical waste backlog of about 400,000 kilograms, as the system is prepared for modernization and safer processing. Energy Transition: WEB Aruba launched the 35 MW / 70 MWh BESS II battery storage project to store renewable power and improve grid reliability, targeting completion in 2028. Heat Preparedness for Elders: A Heat Management Policy for care homes was introduced with support from Aruba’s meteorological and climate resilience partners, including free weather stations for monitoring. Community Cleanliness: National Cleanup Day brought volunteers and Scouts together across Aruba, with Prime Minister Mike Eman joining efforts to tackle common roadside plastics and foam.