Climate diplomacy: Pacific Small Island Developing States leaders in Bonn warned that attempts to weaken climate science in UN talks put Pasifika lives at risk, with Kiribati and others pushing to defend the 1.5°C limit and scientific language. El Niño preparedness: SPREP urged Pacific communities to start preparing now after an El Niño event was declared underway, stressing early action to reduce risks as impacts vary by country. Coral survival research: Scientists are hunting “super reefs” in the Central Pacific, including work in the Marshall Islands near Laura, to find heat-tolerant coral that could help rebuild reefs across Kiribati and neighboring atolls. Food and fisheries resilience: Youth and officials from Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tonga and FSM completed climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries training in China, focusing on climate-smart farming, aquaculture, and fisheries management. Public health and water: The Blue Pacific Act push highlights gaps in clean water and sanitation across the Pacific, including limited safe drinking water access in Kiribati, raising risks for diarrheal disease and child health. Regional cooperation: California and Pacific partners issued a joint statement to deepen climate adaptation and resilience cooperation, including with Kiribati. Health threats: Dengue activity is rising across the Pacific, with Kiribati among countries reporting outbreaks.