Anticipatory Disaster Response: Action Against Hunger and IGAD’s ICPAC launched IMPAACT, a two-year ECHO-funded push to build interoperable, government-led multi-hazard preparedness systems reaching 243,801 people across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti—aiming to close the gap between early warning and timely action as drought, floods, conflict, and displacement compound. Marine Pollution Monitoring: In Accra, scientists from 21 African countries—including Djibouti—are harmonising microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal ecosystems using nuclear and isotopic techniques, under an IAEA-backed program to produce comparable data and strengthen evidence-based policy. Climate Restoration in the Horn/Sahel: Coverage highlights Africa’s “Wall of Trees” stretching about 8,000 km from Senegal to Djibouti, focusing on restoring degraded land and ecosystems (not just planting) to fight desertification and support food security and climate adaptation. Water Stress Reality Check: A new global map shows extreme water stress in the region, with Kuwait topping the list—an urgent reminder of how climate pressure can intensify drought risk across arid corridors. Regional Logistics & Environment Link: ProCharter announced new weekly air cargo corridors linking Nairobi with Djibouti (plus Mogadishu, Kismayo, Juba), boosting trade resilience that can indirectly support faster delivery of relief and environmental supplies.