Energy resilience in the Pacific: Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu leaders completed hands-on Solar Scholars training, installing solar PV systems and learning how to assemble and maintain them to cut reliance on imported fuel and handle outages. Climate risk for Vanuatu: Vanuatu has declared an El Niño watch, warning of drier conditions, warmer ocean temperatures and uneven rainfall, with government plans for water support and possible emergency measures. Tourism data for planning: Vanuatu’s International Visitor Survey for 2025 shows strong visitor satisfaction and highlights the role of natural beauty, culture and adventure—plus growing local capacity in tourism analysis. Climate accountability push: A UN vote backed the ICJ advisory opinion on climate change, reinforcing that governments have legal duties to limit global warming—an important signal for future action. Blue/green finance for businesses: A new Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund launched in Suva to help Pacific SMEs access funding, especially for blue economy, green economy and climate resilience projects. Wildlife conflict over development: Residents allege a sports facility project at Fred Caterson Reserve is displacing and harming native wildlife after fencing and tree clearing. Pacific media capacity: A regional media partnership conference in PNG focuses on strengthening Pacific storytelling on weather and climate for resilience. Ocean governance at the Melanesian Ocean Summit: Solomon Islands stresses ocean rules should be grounded in Indigenous stewardship, national authority and implementation-ready frameworks. Fisheries rules with environmental stakes: The WTO fisheries subsidies agreement is hailed as a marine protection win, but concerns remain about whether key countries will stall the next phase.