Climate Adaptation Funding: Tonga PM Lord Fakafanua told Net Zero Investor that climate adaptation is Pacific’s top security challenge, arguing small island states need investment to build resilient infrastructure, strengthen economies and prepare communities for changing conditions. El Niño Outlook: SPREP says El Niño has been declared and can bring both risks and opportunities, outlining what Pacific communities may expect in coming months. Youth in Climate Decision-Making: Save the Children’s NextGen youth ambassadors urged child-centred power at Vanuatu’s Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment, calling for real platforms and resources for young people. Vehicle Emissions & Waste: Tonga delayed a ban on importing vehicles aged 10 years or more until 30 June 2027, giving agencies more time to prepare enforcement linked to emissions, waste and road safety. Plastic Pollution Treaty Push: SPREP highlighted Pacific voices in global plastic pollution negotiations ahead of Nairobi talks, noting millions of tonnes of plastic leak into aquatic ecosystems each year. Ocean Life Discovery: Scientists recorded the first live goblin shark sightings near the Tonga Trench, expanding the species’ known range and depth. Disaster Readiness Training: SPC and WFP trained logistics and warehouse officers from Tonga and other Pacific NDMOs in Brisbane to speed relief supply movement during disasters. Regional Fisheries Cooperation: South Pacific Group ministers met in Wellington, reaffirming Tonga’s role in collective management of southern longline tuna and other oceanic fisheries.