Conservation & Nature Management: Prime Minister Mike Eman joined the Aruba Conservation Foundation (ACF) to open a new Conservation Management Office in Arikok National Park, stressing that protecting Aruba’s natural heritage is a shared job for government, institutions, and the whole community. Marine Restoration: Aruba also opened Coral Academy on De Palm Island, a coral restoration and reef-education center meant to bring more people into understanding the reef, including school visits. Tourism Rules for UTV/ATV: Tour Operators Uni submitted a Nature Protocol calling for clearly marked routes, GPS monitoring, speed limits, guide training, penalties, and native tree planting, aiming to curb off-route damage along Aruba’s northern coast. Health & Learning: The SIKI Aruba Foundation held an educational evening on frontotemporal disorders, highlighting diagnosis needs and the lack of clear local numbers. Waste System Modernization: Aruba’s medical waste backlog is reported at about 400,000 kg, with plans to expand processing capacity and modernize operations. Climate Data for Better Planning: The IPDC says Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten’s historical meteorological archives have been digitized and made more usable for climate projections. Digital Connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, with a western leg serving Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire, targeting service by end-2029.