Pacific Climate Action at PIF: Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Palau wrapped a week of talks and backed an “urgent and inclusive climate action” push to keep global warming within reach of 1.5°C, while also “registering concern” over a recent China missile test. Samoa’s Disaster Readiness: Samoa and Australia tested tsunami response together in Exercise Longreach in Apia, focusing on faster, Pacific-led coordination and warning lessons from the 2009 disaster. Climate Finance Pressure: The Green Climate Fund says it has doubled Pacific commitments to about US$1b and may approve another US$1b, but demand is straining resources and countries want simpler access. Sustainable Tuna Governance: Samoa-linked fisheries work continues after WCPFC Scientific Committee SC22 in Apia, with emphasis on turning strong science into better tuna management. Traditional Knowledge Protection: Samoan traditional healers and government agencies are building a national framework to safeguard healing knowledge, including clearer referral pathways. Renewables and Resilience Funding: The Pacific Resilience Facility is moving from pledges toward community delivery, with Cook Islands PM urging money to reach people hit hardest by climate impacts. Biodiversity Angle: A major ocean-conservation push is highlighted by the Waitt Foundation’s $70m+ investment in marine protection and research. Local Fire Safety: Firefighters battled a Faleata Golf Course blaze after rubbish caught alight, with cause still under investigation. Sports (low priority): OFC U-16 Women’s Championship kicks off in Solomon Islands with Samoa among the teams.