Climate & Water Security: Pacific Island countries are pushing climate justice ahead of COP31 pre-meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, warning that a strengthening El Niño is worsening water security—especially for women and girls—while WaterAid and UTS research highlights the need to link gender equality, climate justice, and water planning. UNGA Climate Finance: At the UN General Assembly, small island leaders say sea-level rise is already here and demand climate funding that is accessible and not “charity,” calling out a financial system that doesn’t match the risks. Kiribati Health & Social Protection: A Kiribati leader links poverty reduction to social protection and ocean-based revenue from fishing licence fees, framing health and welfare as central to national economic planning. Health Workforce/Systems (Regional): A PNG health commentary argues the public sector must lead but cannot do everything alone, calling for partnerships that strengthen the national system rather than fragment services. Pacific Policy & Capacity Building: India has been placed on the Pacific Islands Forum “strategic partner stream,” with cooperation mentioned in areas including healthcare and capacity building.