Water Crisis in Moroni: In Comoros’ capital, ageing water infrastructure is failing residents, pushing more people to buy water from private sellers and endure long queues and costly deliveries as neighbourhoods go without taps for days. Climate Hazards Forecast: The South-West Indian Ocean Climate Outlook warns island states to prepare for a flexible multi-hazard mix—extreme heat, heavy rainfall, marine impacts and tropical cyclone risk—alongside drought and flooding pressures across the region. Fisheries Under Pressure: A World Bank study says Comoros’ small-scale fisheries are highly vulnerable to climate change, with accelerating coastal erosion and urgent coral bleaching risks threatening fish habitats and food security. Blue Economy & Ocean Protection: Tanzania is set to lead regional action at COP12 to the Nairobi Convention, aiming to tackle marine pollution, illegal fishing, climate change and coastal ecosystem degradation. Maritime Safety Training: MSARC-backed SAR training in Mahajanga, Madagascar, brought together maritime professionals including from Comoros to improve coordination and practical response at sea. Environmental Safeguards in Projects: AfDB and OPEC Fund capacity-building in Vienna focused on strengthening environmental and social safeguards, including biodiversity and community protections, with regulators from Comoros among participants. Illegal Fuel Ship Interdiction: The US Coast Guard and Mexico intercepted the Comoros-flagged M/V Grace carrying fuel to Cuba, highlighting pollution risks from “dark fleet” tactics and unsafe ballast-tank storage.