Marine Protection: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a plan for a massive transboundary marine protected area across Melanesia—promising big biodiversity gains, but with “paper park” risks if enforcement and community buy-in lag. Waste & Pollution: SPREP’s SWAP2 push is ramping up cleaner waste management across Samoa and other Pacific islands, with 108 beach surveys and audits of 106,000+ marine-litter items helping pinpoint pollution hotspots. Health & Environment: Samoa’s Ombudsman Vui Clarence Nelson says future generations must be protected through rights that include a healthy environment, flagging climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and seabed mining as growing threats. Biosecurity: Samoa’s MAF warns illegal honey and bee products could bring destructive pests and diseases, threatening pollination, agriculture, biodiversity and food security—while officials investigate reports of Australian honey being sold online. Public Health Travel: The CDC updated its dengue destination list, now including Samoa (and others), reminding travellers that risk can persist even when lists change. Youth & Climate: A UN youth consultation in Samoa heard young people want stronger decision-making power, citing climate impacts alongside jobs, education barriers and mental health. Governance & Rights: Samoa also launched SEMIS to improve education planning with better data—aimed at strengthening resilience, equity and learning outcomes. Rugby Governance: World Rugby denies reports of an ultimatum over Samoa’s rugby union issues, saying it’s mediating for a resolution.