Flood Response in Stann Creek: Heavy overnight rain triggered flooding and activated the Stann Creek Emergency Operations Center, with residents in low-lying areas— including a new Mennonite settlement near Miles Six and Seven—moving belongings and seeking help as NEMO coordinated response. Hydrology Warning: The Hydrology Unit says flash-flood risk remains, with models pointing to possible worsening in Orange Walk and Corozal as the system shifts north, especially for urban flooding. Road Resilience Check: Floodwaters temporarily closed parts of the Coastal Plain Highway near Mile 16; officials say the design held under extraordinary rainfall, but small vulnerable sections need continued monitoring and targeted works. El Niño Energy Prep: Belize Electricity Limited is budgeting up to $4 million per month to protect supply if drought reduces hydro output, while uncertainty remains on timing and severity. Land Compensation at CCJ: Government will appeal the Jalacte compensation ruling to the CCJ to clarify whether communal and private compensation regimes can operate together under Belizean law. Sugar Environmental Compliance: The DOE is engaging Belize’s sugar industry associations through the BAC SUF Project to strengthen environmental clearance and sustainable practices. Million-Tree Push: Belize’s Greening Belize initiative keeps rolling with CEO-led tree planting and a youth replanting program aimed at hitting the 1 million trees by 2035. Marine Science Spotlight: Research highlights how butterflyfish behavior can signal ocean change—relevant for Belize’s reef health and biodiversity monitoring. Regional Climate Leadership: Belize is preparing for its CCAD pro tempore presidency, with priorities including climate adaptation, biodiversity, water management, sargassum, and solid waste. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project is expanding renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for fisheries and aquaculture across participating countries, including Belize. Local Capacity Boost: BSIF and the Ministry of Agriculture handed vehicles under CRESAP to support farmer services, crop monitoring, and data collection.