Sustainable Tourism Reform in Vanuatu: Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism has kicked off a national consultation on sustainable tourism reform in Luganville (Santo), with sessions running 6–7 July and continuing in Port Vila, supported by SPTO, SPREP and EU STEP/Global Gateway partners—aimed at modernising tourism governance so it better serves communities and the environment. Pacific Cyclone Early Warnings: Fiji farmers and Indigenous communities are using nature-based signals—like wild yam vine behaviour, plus bees and other observations—to spot cyclone risk earlier, as climate change intensifies storms and scientists increasingly pair traditional knowledge with modern forecasting. Cyclone Season Preparedness Push: SPREP’s Pacific Meteorological Desk urges Pacific countries to stay vigilant through the remaining cyclone season, stressing that even weaker systems can bring damaging rain and that people should follow daily updates from national meteorological offices. Climate, Security and the Nuclear-Free Pacific: Vanuatu has voiced grave concern over China’s nuclear-capable ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it undermines the region’s peace and nuclear-free commitments and noting worries about limited consultation and transparency. Disaster Alerts Need Trust and Reach: Research highlights a “recognition without resources” problem: broadcasters are relied on to carry emergency warnings during cyclones, but funding and capacity gaps can stop alerts from reaching people in time, in the right language and through trusted channels. Young Leaders on the Triple Planetary Crisis: Emerging Pacific leaders at Vanuatu’s PIFCE (1–3 July) shared solutions tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution—showing how young people are driving innovation and policy action.