Cyclone recovery funding: The UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund has approved US$1.7m for Vanuatu after twin Category-4 cyclones Judy and Kevin, targeting food security, WASH, and emergency shelter for the most affected and vulnerable. Biosecurity and tourism impacts: Carnival Adventure passengers missed a Mystery Island stop after a delay meant the ship couldn’t berth overnight, because Vanuatu’s rules aim to prevent spread of an invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle. Climate and health pressure: A Lancet Countdown report warns climate change is driving a worsening health crisis in small island states, with more extreme heat, food insecurity, poorer air quality, and higher infectious disease risk. Marine protection push: Melanesian nations are moving toward a massive transboundary marine protected area, the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), to safeguard biodiversity—while stressing the need for real management, not “paper parks.” Local tourism-agriculture link: Vanuatu’s tourism and agriculture/biosecurity departments met hospitality operators in Port Vila to tackle the gap in reliable local produce supply, especially vegetables and eggs. Community connectivity: A new report highlights community-run internet networks as a lifeline for remote islands, including Vanuatu, but says sustainability must cover financial, social, organisational, operational, regulatory, and environmental needs. Vanuatu in climate law: Commentary notes the ICJ’s climate ruling—driven by Vanuatu—strengthens the idea of climate action as a legal duty, opening the door to climate accountability claims.