Cyborg Rescue Tech: Singapore and Japan researchers have built a 3D-printed “diving suit” that lets Madagascar hissing cockroaches breathe underwater and move in low-oxygen conditions for up to three hours—aimed at search-and-rescue and inspections in flooded, tight, hazardous spaces. Wildlife Spotlight: A BBC Earth video shows a rare southern Madagascar spider using silk to haul an empty snail shell into a bush as a protective barrier—an unusual behavior filmed for the first time. Marine Conservation Diplomacy: Tanzania has been selected to host COP12 to the Nairobi Convention in October, with a focus on sustainable ocean management and investment in the Blue Economy. Climate Finance Watch: The World Bank has dropped its climate lending target, raising concerns about how much support Africa will still receive for climate action. Water Stress Data: A new global map highlights extreme water stress in many countries, with withdrawals far exceeding renewable supplies—an issue that climate shifts are likely to worsen. Madagascar Politics: SADC has intensified pressure on Madagascar’s transitional authorities, demanding the release of political prisoners, an end to arrests of opposition figures, and a clear path back to constitutional democracy. Tourism & Nature Access: A roundup highlights Madagascar’s cave systems and reserves—Ankarana, Tsingy de Bemaraha, and nearby grottoes—drawing attention to geology and biodiversity worth protecting.