Mauritius Tourism & Conservation: Luxury resorts are pushing conservation into the mainstream, with eco measures like plastic bans, wastewater recycling, mangrove rehabilitation and sea turtle protection, as Mauritius targets a Green Destinations label by 2030. Biodiversity & Research: LifeWatch BEeS 2026 opened at Plovdiv Agricultural University, spotlighting biodiversity science and the “One Health” link between soils, food systems, ecosystems and human health. Global Sustainability Warning: A new UN SDG review says none of the 17 goals is on track for 2030, with only 16% of targets progressing and many worsening—an alarm for environment and institutions. Mauritius in the Spotlight for Tech Risks: A study flags Chinese surveillance tech risks, naming Mauritius among countries where such systems have been deployed with privacy and rights concerns. Blue Economy Funding: IUCN secured nearly US$5m via GEF for projects including “Blue Carbon Horizons” in Mauritius to strengthen climate-resilient coastal planning and protect ocean-dependent livelihoods. Energy & Cost Pressure: The IMF downgraded global growth to 3% for 2026, citing Iran-war energy shocks and higher oil and consumer prices. Digital Payments for Trade: India’s UPI is set to integrate with Indonesia’s payment system, expected to ease cross-border payments for MSMEs, tourism and students—relevant to Mauritius’ own regional connectivity. Industry & Finance: KOKO Networks’ ethanol cooking platform is being shopped for sale after collapse, with assets including IP and a Gujarat manufacturing plant; and Afreximbank stresses fair credit ratings as key to Africa’s industrialisation.