Public Health: A new Public Health France study (Kannari 2) reports that chlordecone remains widespread in the French West Indies: 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable traces in their blood, and about one in six residents exceeds the health reference threshold where effects can’t be ruled out. Food & Exposure Risks: Levels are higher for people living in more contaminated areas and for those who regularly eat local fish, crustaceans, and mollusks; fishermen and farmers are among the most exposed. Long-Lasting Contamination: Despite a ban since the 1990s, the pesticide persists in soils, rivers, and coastal zones, with some estimates suggesting contamination could last for centuries. Regional Cooperation: France and the OECS formalized a renewed partnership with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting joint work on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education, agriculture, and innovation.