Food Safety & Seafood Exports: National competent authorities from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu met in Suva for training on new EU food safety rules for freezer vessels under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, aimed at keeping Pacific Island-flagged vessels compliant and able to export to the EU after concerns about reaching required -18°C in brine. Climate & Nutrition Security: Pacific countries are strengthening climate response for tuna as stocks shift beyond national waters, with an Advanced Warning System under the Green Climate Fund Regional Tuna Programme (GCF-FP259) to help governments plan for impacts on economies, food security and livelihoods. Local Health Capacity (Regional): Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale highlighted agrifood entrepreneurship supported by the EU-funded STODAS project—relevant to long-term nutrition and food system resilience. Health Leadership (PNG): Papua New Guinea’s Media Council mourned Genesis Ketan, who died after rheumatic heart disease and mitral valve stenosis, reflecting ongoing community focus on heart health and care.