IMF & resilience talks: Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh met newly installed IMF mission chief Magnus Saxegaard to discuss T&T’s economic resilience, sustainable growth, and development priorities following the May 18 Article IV consultation that flagged recovery alongside ongoing structural pressures from mature oil and gas. Climate finance for the region: The IFC will invest up to US$15M in the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, backing climate resilience and sustainability projects across 13 countries including T&T, with a focus on medium-sized enterprise financing. Water and health stress: WASA launched a TT$20M wastewater pipeline replacement in Beetham Gardens to tackle long-standing sewerage problems from a deteriorating main line, while separate reports from Trinidad residents describe discoloured, foul-smelling water and alleged chemical burns—fueling calls for action. Biodiversity hit by theft: Palmiste Park volunteers are demanding better security after rare papyrus and other plants were stolen from the restored pond area. Land restoration push: EMA highlighted community-based restoration under the “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” theme, linking land health to biodiversity, livelihoods, and drought resilience. Tobago greening: TRWRP’s reforestation and watershed work spotlights how restoring green spaces can support climate adaptation and community ecotourism.