Pacific climate alarm: A new UNEP assessment says the world will miss the 1.5°C goal, shifting the focus to “navigating” overshoot—warning Pacific leaders that longer, harsher impacts could hit tuna, food, water, and island survival. Ocean policy push: At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders tightened their stance on ocean sovereignty, fisheries, deep-sea minerals, and marine pollution, and set up regional work for the 2027 BBNJ talks. US Pacific funding: The U.S. pledged over $150M at the Forum, including $60M for energy security, $17M to curb illegal fishing with new tech, and port and hospital support tied to regional connectivity and services. Marshall Islands sovereignty reminder: RMI President Hilda Heine urged Washington to show “mutual respect” after Trump’s social media labeling, stressing the Marshall Islands’ sovereignty under free association. Health watch (dengue): Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, with no active cases currently tracked; officials note travel links and mosquito risk. Digital finance in Tuvalu: A look at Tuvalu’s early fintech buildout highlights how new connectivity (submarine cable arrival, Starlink, mobile money, ATMs) is tackling distance barriers for small-island payments. Tech & science: NASA’s SpEED Demon sounding rocket study used multiple detectors to better understand sporadic E layers that can disrupt long-distance radio communications. Local tech training: A boatbuilding school in the Marshall Islands aims to teach women modern plywood techniques to improve inter-island transport and livelihoods. Crypto in Majuro: Remittix says it raised $31.75M in its RTX presale, nearing a milestone tied to its listing-date announcement.