Climate Risk Watch: The WMO says El Niño is now likely to form (80% chance before September, rising to 90% later), with knock-on effects across the Pacific—more extreme heat and shifting rainfall patterns on top of climate change. Marine Life & Food Security: A new analysis on “Super El Niño” warns that stronger-than-usual warming can disrupt plankton and upwelling, destabilizing fisheries and coastal livelihoods. Forestry for Resilience: FAO-backed training in Fiji helped Samoa’s forestry officers strengthen sustainable teak and pine production, including seed propagation and harvesting methods to better handle climate and ecosystem pressures. Water Pollution Alert: Officials report about 8,000 gallons of sewage spilled near Tarawa Boulevard in North Carolina after manholes overflowed; crews added lime and collected samples as regulators review. Tourism Data for Sustainability: SPTO and Niue Tourism released the 2024 International Visitor Survey to guide more resilient, strategic tourism growth across Pacific destinations including Kiribati. Fisheries Governance: The WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies deal is framed as an environmental win, but progress on the next phase (“Fish 2”) could stall if key countries delay. Pacific Media Capacity: SPREP is preparing a regional workshop to boost Pacific journalists’ ability to report weather and climate stories for community resilience.