Plastic pollution treaty push: Pacific leaders are gearing up for Nairobi talks next week, aiming to advance a global legally binding instrument to curb plastic waste entering oceans—an issue tied to tens of millions of tonnes already polluting marine ecosystems. Safe water gap: A new global map highlights how safely managed drinking water still eludes billions, with access near-universal in wealthy regions but under 20% in several low-income countries—an urgent reminder for Pacific health planning. Cervical cancer progress: Pacific health leaders at a regional research symposium point to strong uptake of HPV self-testing (about 79–82% of women volunteering), while noting barriers like limited radiotherapy access and the logistics of overseas care. Tuvalu climate finance transparency: AFP reports Australia refused to release internal papers on a Tuvalu trust fund, raising concerns about greenwashing risk and oversight for a $200m fund tied to fossil-linked investments. El Niño food and health risks: With super El Niño warnings growing, SPREP urges early preparation; in Papua New Guinea, frost and drought are already driving depleted harvests and raising malnutrition risk. Digital health leadership: PATH names new regional leadership to expand digital health and telemedicine work across Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and the Solomon Islands. Youth climate voice: Registrations open for Pacific Youth Talanoa 2 in Suva, focused on how young people can influence climate governance ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Fisheries governance: Tuvalu Fisheries Authority rolls out Fisheries Management Regulations 2025 to strengthen licensing, monitoring, conservation, and enforcement—supporting food security and livelihoods. Fuel crisis strain: A week of reporting underscores how fuel shortages are forcing emergency measures across Pacific states, with knock-on effects for clinics, schools, and daily health services. Security and geopolitics: Australia says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, while U.S. officials say a recent summit with Pacific leaders focused on listening and public health alongside climate and infrastructure.