Loss and Damage in Majuro: Pacific climate-vulnerable countries are pushing for faster, practical support as Loss and Damage talks open in the Marshall Islands, with the Warsaw International Mechanism ExCom expected to tackle data guidance, climate science in decisions, and funding for frontline communities. Early warning upgrades across the Pacific: At PMC-8, nations shared progress on stronger weather services and early warning systems—Tonga’s new multi-hazard centre, Kiribati’s station upgrades, and Tuvalu’s AI-assisted forecasting. “Super reefs” for resilience: New research highlights more climate-resilient coral reefs than thought, and reporting from the Marshall Islands points to “super reef” marine protection corridors as a hopeful path. Pacific drugs highway crackdown: Australia announced a major plan targeting cocaine trafficking routes using semi-submersibles, noting recent finds tied to the Marshall Islands and other island states. Regional security and geopolitics: Coverage from the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau shows rising strategic pressure, including China-Taiwan tensions and debates over how peace and security should be framed. Maritime safety update: The Marshall Islands-flagged Min Jiang Kou remains in blackout after a fire, with rising deck temperatures detected during salvage in Panamanian waters. Women’s safety training: A regional program in Fiji is training participants from across the Pacific, including the Marshall Islands, to strengthen prevention and support for violence against women and girls. UN diplomacy spotlight: A New York march backed by the Marshall Islands’ UN envoy John Silk urged UN inclusion for Taiwan, reflecting how regional partners show up in global tech-and-policy forums.