Drought preparedness: Tonga has received its third PCRIC drought insurance payout—US$33,978 (TOP$78,981)—to fund anticipatory action in Ha’apai and Tongatapu, aiming to strengthen community resilience before dry conditions worsen. Water security: A climate-funded Risk-Informed Water Tank Project is improving drinking water reliability for 21 households in Fualu, Tongatapu, with elevated tanks, network upgrades, and a new borehole pump supported by MEIDECC, the UNDP and partners including Australia, New Zealand, Korea and the UK. Climate diplomacy: Tonga’s Minister for Health Hu’akavameiliku represented the country at Pacific Climate Ministers Talanoa in Sydney, pushing a united Pacific agenda ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Regional climate capacity: SINU researchers and students showcased climate innovation at PIFCE in Vanuatu, highlighting the role of Pacific universities in building climate and environmental leaders. Animal health planning: FAO unveiled a blueprint to tackle transboundary animal diseases through country-led national partnership platforms—an issue tied to food security and livelihoods across the region. Ocean governance: Pacific Forum officials urged countries to discourage fishing subsidies that drive overfished stocks, linking fisheries reform to the Blue Pacific Continent vision. Marine impacts warning: Australia’s expanding seismic testing for energy transition and carbon capture is raising concerns about underwater noise harming marine life. Security and land risks: A Pacific Security College paper argues land governance must return to the centre of peace and security planning as climate stress and displacement intensify instability. Tonga policing update: Tonga Police launched a regional search for two escaped foreign nationals after a custody escape in Nuku’alofa, with implications for public safety and cross-border coordination.