Food Security Crisis: A new IPC report warns Djibouti is sliding into emergency-level hunger, with over 25% of the population (256,000 people) facing Crisis or worse between July and December 2026, driven by import-linked price shocks, El Niño-linked climate stress, and regional shipping disruptions. Flood Preparedness: A community-focused approach is turning Djibouti’s flood alerts into action, but the coverage gap remains—access to information and mobility decide who can respond in time. Early Warning Upgrade: China has formally handed Djibouti “MAZU 2.0,” upgrading AI-based multi-hazard weather alerts with better resolution, longer lead times, and more frequent updates—aimed at protecting ports and vulnerable neighborhoods. Church & Environment: Djibouti’s Catholic leadership is pushing for stronger environmental action and ethical finance, linking social justice, fair wages, and care for “common home.” Regional Climate Resilience: Djibouti is also part of a wider EU-backed WEFE Nexus push across the region to strengthen water, energy, food systems, and ecosystem resilience.