Regional Disaster Preparedness: Pacific Island officials met in Honiara to push a coordinated, multi-hazard approach to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic risk, agreeing priority actions for 2026–2030 including better seismic data sharing and stronger monitoring capacity. Vanuatu Food Security: Communities in Eratap and Teouma say heat, drought and cyclones are damaging key produce and disrupting planting and market supply rules, with El Niño conditions adding pressure. Labour Mobility Protections: A Port Vila workshop by PICTU heard Pacific workers’ complaints about sexual harassment, restrictive accommodation rules and what happens after serious complaints under Australia’s PALM and New Zealand’s RSE schemes. Arms Trade Treaty in Action: ICRC leadership urged states, including new parties like Vanuatu, to translate the Arms Trade Treaty into real-world enforcement. New Caledonia Recovery: President Milakulo Tukumuli laid out a six-month recovery push focused on stabilising pensions and health insurance and cutting deficits after the 2024 unrest. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Fiji’s assistant minister and regional partners called for COP31 to move from promises to funded, practical action, while ocean protection and “blue corridors” remain on the agenda. Vanuatu Volcanic Update: Japan reported no tsunami impact after Ambae’s eruption, though Vanuatu’s quake-prone region remains on alert. Pacific Renewable Energy Push: A UNSW report says fossil fuel imports are draining Pacific economies and that renewables could save hundreds of millions annually—fueling debate ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum.