Coral bleaching and reef health: Woods Hole scientists are using unmanned surface robots to find “super reefs” that may better withstand record marine heat waves, after more than 80% of the world’s reefs were impacted and many corals failed to recover—an urgent reminder for Pacific coastal health and food security. Safe drinking water risks: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment flags countries where unsafe water exposure drives high public-health harm, pointing to weak water infrastructure, poor wastewater treatment, sanitation gaps, and climate pressure as key causes—issues that directly affect diarrhoeal disease and overall wellbeing. Nutrition and health in SIDS: Fiji’s PM opened a FAO virtual Small Islands Developing States Solutions Forum focused on resilient agrifood systems, improved nutrition and health, and climate adaptation, linking COVID-19 impacts to practical digital and innovation pathways. Kiribati tourism and livelihoods: Kiribati’s border reopening is expected to revive tourism from 1 August 2022, with operators saying it will bring back full-time work and help local services recover. Food systems innovation in the region: Samoa’s EU/FAO-backed Agri-Innovate Competition highlighted agribusiness entrepreneurship and agrifood innovation—support that can strengthen local nutrition and health through better food supply. Nuclear legacy and health impacts: Pacific leaders renewed calls to address unresolved nuclear-era harms tied to colonialism, including environmental contamination and who benefits from natural resources, with Kiribati named among places affected by Cold War testing.