Water & Health Security: A Cook Islands columnist warns El Niño could bring drought across the Southern Group and heavier rain in the North, stressing that for Pa Enua islands the “lifeline” is water storage—because limited shipping and resources can quickly disrupt drinking water, gardens, and health services. Climate Finance at UNGA: Pacific leaders at the UN General Assembly say sea-level rise is already a lived reality, pushing for climate funding that is accessible and not “charity,” warning small states can’t keep borrowing to replace what disasters destroy. Sea-Level Rise & Public Risk: A explainer highlights how faster global sea-level rise is already reshaping livelihoods and ecosystems, with Kiribati and other low-lying communities facing mounting health and safety pressures. Health System Partnerships (Regional): A PNG-focused commentary argues public health must stay central, but government can’t do everything alone—calling for partnerships that strengthen national systems rather than fragment services. Pacific Nutrition & Food Systems (Fishing): An interview and book spotlight on the fishing industry points to overfishing, illegal fishing, and climate-driven changes to marine life—issues that can ripple into food security and nutrition.