El Niño Health Alert: Samoa’s Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory as El Niño conditions are expected to bring hotter, drier weather, shifting rainfall, and higher risks for dengue and other water- and food-borne illnesses, plus heat stress and bush/forest fires. Climate & Disaster Readiness: Pacific nations are strengthening weather services and early warning systems through PMC-8, with examples like Tonga’s multi-hazard centre, Kiribati’s upgraded stations, and Tuvalu’s faster forecasting using AI. Waste & Recycling Voices: Grassroots recyclers from across the Pacific, including Samoa, will help shape regional waste policy at a Vanuatu workshop, pushing for systems that reflect community realities and better recognition for collection workers. Marine Science in Samoa: A new study is monitoring seawater carbon chemistry in the Savaia marine protected area on Upolu, flagging low pH and alkalinity that could signal acidification pressures for coral reefs and fisheries. Traditional Knowledge at Sea: A traditional stitch-plank va’a folau has returned to Samoa after more than a century, reviving canoe-building knowledge and linking a long-planted tree to a new generation of learners. Regional Climate Finance: The Green Climate Fund says its tuna- and food-security work aims to protect livelihoods as climate change shifts fish movements, using better forecasting and stronger community access. Community Resilience on the Ground: Samoa’s Housing Assistance Scheme is helping 97 families with affordable loans for first homes and renovations—supporting safer, healthier living as climate pressures mount.