Climate Resilience Forestry: FAO reports Samoa forestry officers completed hands-on training in Suva on sustainable teak and pine production and management, building seed propagation and harvesting skills to better handle climate change, extreme weather, and ecosystem pressures. Regional Tourism & Data: Fiji hosted SPTE 2026 for the third time, bringing Pacific tourism businesses together in Nadi, while SPTO and Niue shared findings from the 2024 International Visitor Survey to guide more resilient, sustainable tourism planning across Kiribati and other Pacific states. El Niño Outlook: The WMO says there’s an 80% chance El Niño forms before September (rising to 90% later), warning of wider impacts like heavier rainfall in some regions and drier conditions elsewhere—on top of climate change risks. Marine Life & Fisheries: A new look at Super El Niño explains how extreme sea warming can disrupt plankton productivity, destabilize marine food chains, and hit fisheries and coastal livelihoods. Waste & Water Safety: Officials say about 8,000 gallons of sewage spilled at Camp Lejeune after manholes overflowed near a wastewater lift station, with water samples collected and environmental review underway. Ocean Governance: A reminder that the WTO Fisheries Subsidies deal is in force, but progress on the next phase could stall if key countries don’t move forward—important for protecting Pacific marine resources.