Climate displacement: Pacific leaders are urging New Zealand to prepare for climate displacement, warning there’s no dedicated framework to manage people forced to move by cyclones, floods and rising seas. Volcano methane science: New research on the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption suggests the ash plume helped destroy some of its own methane in the stratosphere, pointing to possible natural “methane clean-up” chemistry. El Niño and voyaging: The Polynesian Voyaging Society is adjusting the Moananuiākea voyage route as El Niño concerns and storm activity rise, with Tonga, Samoa and Fiji still on the plan. Disaster risk for connectivity: A new study finds subsea telecom cable faults affecting small islands cluster near coastlines, raising the stakes for resilience planning and investment. Energy and costs: UNCTAD warns rising oil prices from Strait of Hormuz tensions could hit vulnerable economies, including many Pacific SIDS, with a potential US$20.4b annual fuel-import bill increase. Child poverty: Tonga and UNICEF report about a quarter of children face multidimensional poverty, with rural and youngest children hit hardest and environmental hazards flagged as part of the risk. Gender and climate response: Pacific leaders at the Forum Women Leaders Meeting say women, youth and vulnerable groups must be at the centre of climate action and practical regional response.