Climate & Water Security: El Niño has been formally confirmed across the Pacific, with SPREP warning Western Pacific countries to prepare for drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk, while Central/Eastern islands may see above-normal rainfall. Reef Restoration Funding: Samoa Reef Resilience Hub has awarded 16 grants to 14 community groups plus the Samoa Voyaging Society and the National University of Samoa, backing a ridge-to-reef approach that blends traditional knowledge, science, and local stewardship. Scam Watch (Crypto): Pacific regulators are sounding alarms about crypto schemes abusing community trust, including cases where unlicensed platforms were promoted using photos with senior figures. Sports Tech in the Pacific: LiveU says it has enabled remote VAR for the OFC Pro League, solving the region’s lack of fixed infrastructure by delivering the system via remote deployment. Fisheries & Climate Planning: Pacific countries are rolling out an Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts beyond national waters, supporting better planning for food security and livelihoods. Governance & Inclusion: The Pacific Islands Forum hailed Samoa’s Faatino Utumapu and Palau’s Villaney Remengesau after their election to the UN Disability Rights Committee. Community Safety Online: Residents warn that violent content on social media is normalising harmful behaviour and undermining respect and dignity.