Climate Science at Bonn: Pacific leaders told delegates in Germany that attempts to weaken climate science references put Pasifika lives at risk, with Vanuatu’s minister Ralph Regenvanu among those pushing back. El Niño Prep: SPREP urged communities to start practical preparations after an El Niño event was declared underway, stressing knowledge and early action. Fuel Crisis Meets Security: Energy experts at the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue warned the fuel crunch is now an economic security threat and called for faster, community-led renewable energy and cleaner shipping. Ocean Protection Push: Fiji and Panama launched a Mesopelagic “Twilight Zone” Conservation Challenge to protect the ocean’s food web and carbon role from fishing and deep-sea mining. Biodiversity & Reefs Hope: Scientists used AI to map climate-resilient “coral havens,” finding thousands of potential refuges that could guide reef protection. Vanuatu in the Fisheries Fight: A U.S. lawsuit challenges seafood imports from multiple countries including Vanuatu over alleged marine mammal bycatch, raising pressure on fishing practices. Maritime Crime Crackdown (Region): Solomon Islands authorities intercepted a Belize-flagged cargo vessel suspected in transnational maritime crime, highlighting ongoing pressure on Pacific waters. Air Vanuatu Leadership: Air Vanuatu appointed Philippe Busson as CEO, a local governance note for the week’s Vanuatu-focused coverage.