Diplomatic & Trade Facilitation: Serbia’s FM Marko Đurić met Cabo Verde’s Manuel Amante da Rosa at the UN in New York and signed a visa waiver deal for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports, aiming to boost direct contacts and economic cooperation. Climate Policy for West Africa: The ECOWAS Parliament wrapped a seminar in Accra calling for urgent regional action on climate change, recommending a Regional Climate Resilience Fund, stronger early-warning systems, agroforestry and renewable energy, with Cabo Verde among the countries reporting. Sea-Level Rise & Statehood: At the UN, Cabo Verde’s PM Francisco Carvalho helped secure a declaration affirming a “presumption in favour of continued statehood” for countries facing land loss from rising seas, alongside calls for coordinated, funded responses. Ocean Economy Funding: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at UNGA, with pledges totaling about €211m (at least €211m cited) to close data gaps and strengthen global ocean monitoring. Maritime & Security Capacity: A webinar on illicit drug routes between North America and Africa includes Cabo Verde Coast Guard participation, focusing on drivers, patterns and trans-Atlantic responses. Tourism & Air Connectivity: TUI added eight new Gatwick routes for summer 2027 (including Athens, Palermo, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Valencia, Tangier, Djerba and Mytilene), expanding its network to 59 destinations. Disaster Watch (Regional Relevance): Hurricanes Polo (Mexico) and Nolo (Hawaii) triggered flood alerts and emergency preparations, underscoring the wider risks of extreme weather.