River Health & Accountability: Residents along the Belize River gathered in Double Head Cabbage as the Department of the Environment explained what it found after the August fish kill, including how agencies responded and what comes next to protect the river—plus a Q&A with officials. Wildlife & Public Safety: A crocodile tied up during a viral Southside brawl was rescued and relocated, but police say charges could follow after the incident was referred to the Cybercrime Unit; wildlife groups warn a larger crocodile may still be in the area. Marine Conservation & Climate Pressure: Belize’s Blue Economy Ministry launched a high-seas biodiversity project beyond national waters, while also pushing waste-to-energy options for sargassum—starting in the north (San Pedro/Ambergris Caye) and pairing southern post-sargassum work with erosion plans. Coastal Resilience Funding: The CABRIC programme (backed by the Green Climate Fund) is opening grant opportunities for locally led climate resilience projects across participating countries, with Belize included in the roughly US$25m pool. Reef Recovery Lesson: A feature revisits how UNESCO removed the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System from its “in danger” list after conservation steps like a maritime oil exploration moratorium and stronger mangrove protections. Legal Fight Over Port Loyola: Portico Enterprises threatened judicial review of the environmental clearance for the Port of Belize cruise/bulk cargo expansion, alleging flaws in the environmental assessment and consultation. Water System Support: Santana Village received equipment and materials to improve water management, including meters and maintenance tools, with guidance on consultation and proper upkeep.