UN & Global Representation: The UN General Assembly passed the “Correct the Map” resolution with overwhelming support (164 in favour, 6 abstentions, US opposed), backing a world map that reflects countries’ true relative sizes—an issue tied to how Africa has been “symbolically minimised” on common projections. Digital Resilience & Inclusion: In Nassau, Bahamas Minister Sebas Bastian pushed for faster AI literacy and education upgrades, arguing connectivity must translate into real opportunities and resilience. Disaster Risk Management (DRM): Prime Minister Philip Davis marked Hurricane Dorian’s anniversary by stressing a shift from emergency response to preparedness, financing and resilience—framing it as climate, infrastructure and economic policy. Weather Readiness: Bahamas’ four C-band national weather radars are now all operational for the first time, strengthening severe weather monitoring across the archipelago. Coastal Cleanup & Waste: The Parks and Beaches Authority launched a sargassum cleanup pilot, with seaweed cleared and recycled into mulch and compost. Governance & Oversight: An IDB warning urges stronger governance over public assets, citing gaps in tracking and valuing what the government owns. Local Environment Education: Four young Bahamians were selected as 2026–2027 Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholars, with hands-on marine and wildlife training.