Pacific Islands Forum wrap: Palau’s Surangel Whipps Jr. says the real test of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum is what people see in villages, schools, ports and power systems—not just what’s announced in Koror. Climate & clean energy push: Pacific leaders used the summit to press COP31 for faster, accessible climate finance and renewables funding, with the Green Climate Fund promising quicker approvals and more direct access for national and regional bodies. Food and fisheries at risk: New modelling warns warming could cut tuna access fees and coastal catches, turning climate impacts into lost protein and revenue. Ocean protection: Leaders backed stronger ocean sovereignty and action on fisheries, deep-sea minerals and marine pollution, including preparations for the BBNJ talks. Gender & climate: A new Pacific Pact on Gender and Climate Action aims to boost women’s influence in climate decisions and ensure climate data and finance reach frontline communities. Health watch: Regional haze linked to Indonesia wildfire smoke prompted health cautions from weather services. Local health signal: Hawaii wastewater tested positive for dengue virus, with no active cases reported locally. Geopolitics with health implications: China-Taiwan tensions and missile-test disputes dominated diplomacy, with Palau caught in the middle.