Nature-based climate adaptation in Vanuatu: Vanuatu has officially launched three policy tools under the PPIN project to help weave healthy forests, mangroves, reefs and seagrass into national adaptation planning, coastal resilience and forestry decisions—turning nature into practical “infrastructure” for communities. Pacific climate cooperation: The First Pacific Climate Summit ended with a joint commitment from California, Fiji, Guam, Hawaiʻi, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Weno to strengthen regional adaptation and resilience, drawing on indigenous ecological knowledge to protect coastlines and watersheds. El Niño pressure across the region: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare as an El Niño event is underway, while Papua New Guinea braces for a potentially severe dry season after frost and drought threaten food gardens and livelihoods. Pacific finance ministers tackle the “triple shock”: Economic and finance ministers meeting in Majuro focused on fuel insecurity, rising import costs and food vulnerability, with climate-induced shocks adding to household strain. Vanuatu and climate science at UN talks: Pacific leaders in Bonn warned that attempts to weaken climate science in negotiations put Pasifika lives and livelihoods at risk. Tourism strategy with sustainability goals: Vanuatu Tourism Office launched its 2026–2028 marketing strategy, aiming for stronger, more sustainable visitor growth supported by aviation and cruise planning. Wildlife and ecosystems research: A new cross-cultural study tested dog-human cooperation in Vanuatu and other countries, adding to understanding of how human-animal relationships work across societies. Volcano knowledge for disaster preparedness: A study highlights how Indigenous oral traditions across the Pacific—including Vanuatu—can add place-based insights into volcanic hazards alongside scientific records. Maritime environment and safety: A regional operation intercepted a Belize-flagged cargo vessel linked to transnational organised crime, underscoring ongoing pressure on Pacific maritime governance.