Nicaragua Vaccine Production: Nicaragua’s Social Security Institute (INSS) says its biotechnology plant has produced 8 million vaccines this year, including 2.1 million injectable doses in 2025, with exports to Cuba, Venezuela, and Ecuador; it’s also expanding lines and exploring future packaging for HPV and a dengue vaccine target by 2029. Clean Air & Climate Policy: The UN marked the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, with UNEP highlighting the economic benefits of coordinated action on air pollution and climate change. Human Rights at the UN: The UN Human Rights Council’s 63rd session opens in Geneva, with discussions that include access to clean water and sanitation—an issue that links directly to environmental health. Climate Risk in Central America: A UN warning flags El Niño-driven extreme weather and drought impacts across the region, including Nicaragua’s “dry corridor,” where millions face food insecurity. Cocoa Flavor Science: German researchers identified “overfermentation” as a new cause of smoky off-flavors in cocoa, including samples from Nicaragua—useful for improving quality and reducing waste. Mesoamerican Kidney Crisis: Reporting highlights Mesoamerican nephropathy along the Pacific coast, pointing to heat stress, agrochemical exposure, and poor hydration as likely drivers.