Climate Risk & Early Action: IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) and Action Against Hunger launched IMPAACT, a 24-month, $4.5m initiative to strengthen anticipatory action for nearly 250,000 people across Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti—aiming to close the gap between forecasts and on-the-ground response. Marine Pollution Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries, including Djibouti, met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal waters, supporting comparable data and stronger policies to protect marine ecosystems. Regional Power for Cleaner Growth: Ethiopia and Kenya signed a new electricity supply deal, boosting cross-border energy connectivity and reliable power—an indirect win for reducing pressure on fuel-based generation. Migration & Humanitarian Pressure: IOM reported nearly 9,000 Ethiopian migrants returned from Yemen to Ethiopia via sea crossings to Djibouti, highlighting ongoing protection risks tied to instability. Energy Markets & Emissions Policy: A carbon-pricing update notes nearly 30% of global emissions are covered by pricing schemes, with aviation and maritime still hardest to price—relevant for the Red Sea corridor’s future emissions.