Air Quality Watch: A new UNEP pollution note flags Djibouti at 40.3 micrograms per cubic metre of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), above WHO guidance, alongside other East African hotspots—raising urgent public-health alarms. Food Security Crisis: UN-linked IPC analysis warns Djibouti faces severe emergency-level hunger in July–December 2026, with over 25% of the population (256,000 people) in Crisis or worse, driven by import dependence, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, low purchasing power, and El Niño-linked rainfall risks—hitting refugees hardest. Flood Preparedness: Djibouti’s flood early-warning system is being tested for reach and speed, with community “relay” efforts helping alerts land fast for people without digital access. Early Warnings for All (MAZU): China’s upgraded MAZU-Djibouti 2.0 is set to improve monitoring and alerts for extreme weather, including finer forecasts and faster updates, with the goal of protecting ports and vulnerable communities. Church-Led Environmental Action: Djibouti’s Catholic leadership is pushing stronger environmental safeguards and just, faith-consistent action through church programs like Caritas.