Water & Land Conservation: Eritrea’s Students’ Summer Work Program 2026 is underway, with 7,379 students (30% female) across 45 centers set to build 700,000+ terraces and plant 220,000+ tree seedlings, while 95% focus on water and soil conservation. Forestry & Wildlife: Forestry and Wildlife Authority nurseries are preparing 2.6 million seedlings for planting, with 2.3 million expected to go in during the rainy season. Agriculture & Nutrition Skills: Hamelmalo College of Agriculture held its 19th commencement, graduating 375 postgraduate students (including first-time doctoral cohorts in Veterinary Science), with the Land, Water and Environment Minister urging graduates to help ensure nutritious food and sustainably manage natural resources. Heritage Safeguarding: UNESCO convened 45 heritage professionals in Asmara to strengthen capacity under the 2003 Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention, using the Ge’at tradition to train participants on documentation and nomination files. Maritime Environment & Shipping Risk: With tensions spreading in the Red Sea after Hormuz-related fears, the IMO reaffirmed freedom of navigation and safety for seafarers—an issue that can quickly affect regional pollution risks and coastal livelihoods if routes are disrupted. Capacity Building for Accountability: The Auditor General’s Office trained 75 internal auditors (23 women) on audit planning, reporting, procurement, and coordinated government financial management.