COE Flood Watch: Dominican authorities raised alert levels in 18 provinces (plus the National District) as a trough and tropical wave set up heavy rains, thunderstorms, river overflow risk, and possible landslides—officials urged people to avoid swollen waterways and stay tuned to bulletins. Water & Sanitation Push: President Abinader called for water and sanitation to be a regional priority, citing public health, environmental sustainability, tourism, and climate resilience, while pointing to major coastal water and sewer investments. Agriculture Modernization: TNR and Confenagro signed an agreement to train producers and expand technified irrigation, aiming to use water more rationally and cut environmental impacts. World Environment Day—Trash Spotlight: Citizens in Santo Domingo flagged solid waste as the top environmental problem, blaming weak municipal collection and low public awareness. Hatillo Reservoir Concern: Communities again raised alarms over pollution and degradation around the Hatillo Reservoir in Cotuí, demanding stronger protections. Regional Climate Risk Finance: Saint Lucia launched a Coral Reef Response System to speed damage assessment and recovery after storms, tying reef protection to insurance and preparedness. Saharan Dust Monitoring: Dust is expected to keep moving across the Caribbean and could reach farther north, with health and air-quality concerns for the region.