Wildlife & Education: Acclaimed wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant will read her new children’s book You Belong in the Wild at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on Oct 3, aiming to inspire young “explorers, scientists and stewards” and hand out free copies to the first 50 families. Mining & Madagascar: Terra Group says it has completed full ownership of Pan African Mining Corporation, which holds mining assets in Madagascar focused on gold and coal, with plans to invest toward production and “sustainable, long-term” operations. Air Transport Turnaround: Madagascar Airlines confirms it will complete its phased return to the historic Air Madagascar brand by Oct 31, 2026, alongside operational and governance restructuring. Conservation & Livelihoods: UNESCO-backed training with BIOCOM is helping communities in Marojejy’s Ala Fady sacred area build fish-farming skills, linking better aquaculture practices to protecting forest water and heritage. Water & Health: WHO and JMP report hundreds of millions still rely on healthcare facilities without clean water, sanitation or hygiene—an urgent public health gap highlighted for decision-makers ahead of World Water Week. Climate & Nature-Based Solutions: Researchers interviewed 530 people across Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar and South Africa on whether climate-related information for restoration projects is actually usable for livelihoods and adaptation.