Coastal Erosion Warning: A Harvard study says parts of West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea coast are eroding up to 30 feet (9.1m) per year, and that “hard” stone barriers (groynes) may protect one area while speeding up erosion elsewhere—raising tough questions for governments facing massive coastal-degradation costs. Birds Without Borders: BirdLife Africa’s Alex Ngari says migratory birds need a borderless safety net, warning that gaps in knowledge of flyways make it harder to predict how climate change will affect bird survival across countries. Climate Disaster Reality Check: A report on Nepal’s deadly 2025–2026 floods highlights climate injustice—mountain nations with tiny emissions still face catastrophic impacts, a reminder for vulnerable places like Guinea-Bissau. Vulture Conservation Gap: Experts say the West African Vulture Conservation Action Plan is not moving fast enough as poisoning, persecution, and habitat loss drive declines, with some species already near local extinction. Regional Capacity Building: WATAF and the IMF’s TADAT ran a Francophone training and certification session in Cotonou, including Guinea-Bissau, to strengthen tax administration and revenue collection. Clean Energy/Industry Note: ROX says it has started AI-backed vehicle production in Abu Dhabi and plans a “Grand Tour” route that includes Guinea-Bissau, linking regional mobility to environmental and supply-chain planning.