Pacific health & safety context: With El Niño predicted to intensify this fall, communities across Micronesia and the Marianas are bracing for more extreme weather after recent supertyphoons—an added risk for injuries, water contamination, and disrupted health services. Community-led prevention: Tonga urged the international community to tackle transnational organised crime by putting communities first, saying policing alone can’t fix the social and economic drivers—alongside health, education, and social services, plus youth, rehabilitation, and faith-based support. Kiribati education funding: A new data map highlights that Kiribati spends about 16.4% of GDP on education, the highest share in the world—relevant for long-term health through schooling, skills, and safer life pathways. Language & identity: Kiribati Language Week coverage focused on “Karina te ang”—a call to “take a breath” and uphold identity—showing how culture and wellbeing can reinforce community resilience. Gender snapshot: A global map shows men outnumber women in only about one-third of countries, with Tuvalu and Solomon Islands among Pacific places where male-skewed populations appear—useful for planning health and social services.