Marshall Islands Climate & Security: President Hilda C. Heine urged stronger national security, climate adaptation, and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, citing geopolitical pressure, extreme weather, and rising living costs; she highlighted maritime surveillance, a new National Security and Substance and Drug Summit, and the arrival of Australia’s RMIS Jelmae patrol vessel to boost enforcement and fisheries protection. Samoa Ocean Protection: National Geographic Pristine Seas is surveying marine life across Samoa’s newly protected waters to support the country’s plan to safeguard 30% of its ocean, with reef, mid-ocean, and deepwater biodiversity work feeding future management decisions. Palau Coastal Restoration: Four Palau states launched the Kiwa Initiative Women’s Work Project, unlocking nearly $195,000 for women-led coastal restoration and food security, alongside renewed Dmakeiukl cross-state natural resource commitments. Pacific Environment Skills: GIS and spatial professionals from across the region met in Fiji for training aimed at tackling the “triple planetary crisis” of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Nuclear Justice & Risk: Hiroshima’s anniversary coverage renewed calls to break cycles of nuclear intimidation, warning that nuclear threats remain tied to today’s conflicts. Maritime Disruption Watch: Shipping traffic through key chokepoints like Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb dropped sharply amid ongoing attacks, raising fresh concerns for safety and environmental impacts.