Tropical Weather Watch: Invest 95W, currently southeast of Enewetak, has the potential to become a typhoon and may pass the Marianas late this weekend or early next week, with forecasters warning residents to monitor heavy rain and thunderstorms. Regional Climate Outlook: SPREP says El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities, as Pacific climate services outline what communities may see in the coming months. Plastic Pollution Talks: Pacific voices are pushing for stronger action in global plastic pollution negotiations ahead of the Nairobi meeting, stressing the urgency for a treaty that tackles marine waste. Water Security: A new map shows where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, highlighting major gaps that leave millions without reliable, clean supplies. Marshall Islands Leadership: The Marshall Islands will chair the inaugural Pacific Resilience Facility Council, a Pacific-owned fund aimed at climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and loss-and-damage support. Fuel Crisis & Resilience: Forum Economic Ministers in Majuro focused on long-term solutions to Pacific dependence on imported fossil fuels, warning that volatility is likely to continue. Ocean Conservation Funding: Bloomberg Philanthropies pledged USD 260 million to expand coral reef restoration in Marine Protected Areas, including new work in the Marshall Islands. Space & Science (Local Launch): NASA’s Swift Boost mission is set to launch from the Marshall Islands this week to save the Swift telescope from re-entry, using a robotic craft built for the first-ever satellite capture-and-boost rescue.