Ocean Governance: WWF highlights the Central Arctic Ocean Fisheries Agreement (CAOFA) as a rare success: a 16-year pause on commercial fishing since 2021, with Iceland among the signatories, ahead of a Brussels conference. Ocean Climate Signals: Scientists are tracking a “cold blob” in the North Atlantic linked to weakening AMOC heat transport, raising stakes for weather and sea-level risks across the North Atlantic region, including Greenland and Iceland. Arctic Security: Two US senators push a bipartisan Arctic Spy Ship Ban to block Chinese and Russian government-linked research vessels from operating in US Arctic waters, citing espionage risks. Waste & Resilience in the North: University College of the North leads a new University of the Arctic network on solid waste management, aiming for community-led solutions across Arctic countries, including Iceland. Glacier Loss in Culture: Iceland’s disappearing glaciers are front and center in Sara Dosa’s documentary “Time and Water,” now screening at the Mumbai International Film Festival. Blue Economy: Ghana announces Africa’s first Blue Food Innovation Hub to support fisheries and aquaculture recovery, with Iceland named among partners. Local Weather: Pleasant conditions continue in Iceland, with light winds and temperatures reaching around 19°C in the warmest spots.