Climate & Health Opinion: In an IPS opinion piece, Seychelles ocean negotiator James Alix Michel warns that the “Earth is burning” reality is now showing up as wildfire smoke and record heat across Canada, Europe and the Americas—an urgent reminder that climate change is a direct health threat for island communities. Ocean Conservation & Wellness: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles launched new snorkelling and marine conservation experiences at Petite Anse, led by resident marine biologists, aiming to educate guests and support coral restoration. Regional Trade & Inclusion: SADC is pushing a Simplified Trade Regime to cut border costs and ease procedures for small-scale traders, including Seychelles, with a focus on removing non-tariff barriers and improving capacity at border posts. Space for Health & Oceans: A Lowy Institute report highlights India–Seychelles space cooperation on ocean observation and coastal management, framed as part of a broader “soft power” push that can support services like tele-medicine and disaster response. Climate-Smart Farming: A report from Kenya’s Mbeere North describes community water projects and Israeli climate-smart agriculture helping farmers turn dry land into year-round production, improving food security. Academic Freedom: A global index ranks Seychelles among the higher academic freedom performers, noting a sharp improvement over the past decade. Diplomacy with Health Links: Venezuela’s new ambassador to Seychelles presented credentials, with both sides pointing to cooperation in education, medicine, culture and sports.