Coastal Crisis at Canash: Environmentalists are alarmed by bulldozers clearing and reclaiming land inside the South Coast Marine Conservation Area, with reports of major mangrove destruction at Canash Bay, habitat loss for local wildlife, and uprooted seedlings meant to support shoreline resilience. Mangrove Accountability: A related debate is growing over whether the Canash mangrove damage is part of any rehabilitation effort or a breach of public responsibility for mangroves and biodiversity. Chatham Bay Land Deal Fallout: Commentators and critics are questioning the government’s sale of about 100 acres at Chatham Bay on Union Island, arguing the communications and shifting explanations around conservation versus finances raise red flags for coastal protection and public trust. Youth for Coastal Resilience: The Roots to Reef Youth Camp on Union Island trained 32 young people in seamoss farming and coastal conservation, linking cultural learning with practical steps for protecting the coast. Data for Climate-Ready Governance: PM Godwin Friday pushed “digital by design” and data resilience for SIDS, stressing better systems after natural disasters—while a separate move is underway to protect students and teachers from extreme heat. Agriculture & Fisheries Planning: Enumerators are collecting data for the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Census to strengthen fisheries planning, alongside support for poultry farmers through nesting boxes to improve egg quality.