Global Health Policy: Abu Dhabi’s “Future Health” convened ministers and leaders at UNGA81, including Madagascar, to push health systems toward prediction, prevention, and earlier intervention—highlighting needs for risk data, prevention financing, delivery capacity, and trusted services. Ocean Monitoring Funding: Canada and the EU launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System, securing major pledges (including Madagascar’s participation) to keep ocean data flowing for weather, climate, safety, and coastal resilience. Climate & Energy Transition Minerals: UN chief António Guterres backed a new Country Support Mechanism for critical energy transition minerals, naming Madagascar among the first beneficiaries to build local value chains and jobs. Madagascar Food & Nutrition Tech: Japan and WFP inaugurated solar-powered agricultural hubs and learning/nutrition centres in Betioky to help drought-affected communities produce food and strengthen resilience. Wildlife Science: A landmark bat genome study suggests bats originated in Europe ~65 million years ago, reshaping the bat family tree. Conservation Bioacoustics: New research finds Madagascar’s singing lemurs use an opera-like technique to hit high notes. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Réunion’s airport terminal reportedly avoids air conditioning using natural ventilation and large fans—an energy-saving design lesson for the region. Civic Tech & Youth Politics: Madagascar’s Gen Z activists say they feel “betrayed” after a year of protests and crackdowns under the post-Rajoelina government.