UN Spotlight for Fiji: UNA Fiji has been officially admitted to the World Federation of United Nations Associations, marking a major milestone for Fiji’s UN-focused civil society. Climate-Resilient Schools: A €17m EU–UNICEF programme launched in Palau will upgrade Pacific schools with safer water and sanitation, renewable energy and better connectivity, directly benefiting about 15,000 children in Fiji, FSM, Kiribati and Solomon Islands. Disaster Planning with Women: SPC is pushing for women’s full participation in disaster response and climate financing, citing Fiji examples where women were left out of relocation and rebuilding priorities. Waterway Pollution Crackdown: Over 1,000kg of rubbish—including used syringes—was cleared from Vatuwaqa creek, with Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya warning illegal dumping puts clean-up workers at risk and urging compliance with the new $200 litter fine. Ocean-to-Action Plastic Push: Paddle for Hope is taking a “SUP against SUP” message around Viti Levu to cut single-use plastics and stop waste entering waterways. Food and Farming Under El Niño: Labasa’s “salad bowl” farmers report about a 30% drop in vegetable supply due to El Niño heat, while a proposed home-grown school meals policy could boost local farm income by up to $25m. Climate Finance Speed-Up: Green Climate Fund reforms aim to cut approval and accreditation delays, targeting nine-month access to funding for Pacific projects. Waste-to-Energy Court Case: Next Generation Holdings’ appeal over a proposed Vuda Point waste-to-energy plant continues as it seeks more documents from the Department of Environment.