Climate & Water Planning: El Niño has been formally confirmed across the Pacific, with SPREP urging Western Pacific countries to prepare for drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk through proactive water management, while Central and Eastern Pacific islands may see above-normal rainfall. Fisheries Tech for Climate Resilience: Pacific nations are building an Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, developed under the EU-backed Regional Tuna Programme (GCF-FP259) with SPC, FFA and CSIRO, after early results flagged skipjack tuna moving increasingly beyond EEZs toward the high seas. Pacific Rugby Business Model: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Moana Pasifika still has a pathway to survive, ruling out a direct government bailout and pushing for a sustainable business model after liquidation fears followed the club’s April financial decision. Agrifood Innovation in Samoa: FAO reports Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale under the EU-funded STODAS project, with SROS running the pitch-and-awards event to back new agrifood entrepreneurs and agribusiness innovation.