Pulumi ESC has introduced a new feature called Open Approvals, aimed at enhancing governance and security by requiring review and sign-off before an environment is activated or exposed, thus preventing accidental exposure of sensitive data or systems. This feature builds on the previous Approvals for updates, allowing organizations to implement Just in Time (JIT) access control and more robust guardrails for environment activation. Users can configure approval requirements, such as the number of required reviewers and whether self-approval is allowed, through the Approval Rulesets in the settings. Open Approvals ensures that every environment activation is intentional and governed, aligning with Pulumi ESC's mission to maintain compliance and security without hindering team efficiency. The feature also supports creating open requests via the CLI, offering flexibility in how access is managed and approved.