Climate Pressure: Serua Island residents reject relocation despite rising seas washing through the village and threatening homes, crops and graves. They want stronger defences and rely on community evacuation plans during cyclones. Water Security: Two new borehole projects in Bua will serve schools and villages, but groundwater quality required a specialised treatment system costing more than $200,000. A separate borehole has restored water at Lekutu schools after a week-long shortage. River Pollution: The Water Authority says seepage into Tavua’s Nasivi River from an improper septic system was fixed this month, a year after residents raised concerns. Ocean Protection: Vanuatu has joined a voluntary commitment to protect the ocean’s twilight zone, a vital habitat for fish and a resource linked to regional food security and climate stability. Nature Talks: Biodiversity negotiations in Armenia remain deadlocked over funding and targets to protect land and oceans, with a deal still sought. Mining Dispute: Fiji’s proposed Sigatoka iron-sands project remains undecided amid opposition from landowners and environmental advocates. Climate Diplomacy: Fiji’s chief negotiator says the 1.5°C limit and climate science must remain central to COP31 talks.