Pacific Fisheries & Food Security: The Forum Fisheries Agency is shifting toward value retention and economic development for members under the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035, aiming to protect healthy tuna stocks while supporting livelihoods, government revenue, and food security. Climate–Peace Approach: A new Pacific policy brief urges moving beyond a “climate–conflict” framing and building climate security around social cohesion, cultural continuity, relational security, and ecological stewardship. Health Services Under Strain: An opinion piece from South Africa highlights how overwhelmed public clinics and shrinking budgets leave health workers without full-time contracts, worsening care conditions—an indirect warning for Pacific health systems facing similar pressures. Tuvalu–Taiwan Diplomacy: Tuvalu is expected to allow Taiwan participation at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, despite China’s warnings to avoid “one-China” breaches—an issue that can affect regional cooperation and aid relationships. Ocean Protection Research (Samoa): National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a Samoa expedition to survey biodiversity across new marine protected areas, supporting the goal of protecting 30% of ocean waters. Regional Research Partnerships: The University of Auckland and the Pacific Community formalised a partnership to expand Pacific-led research, including public health and ocean governance.