Marshall Islands National Priorities: President Hilda C. Heine urged stronger national security, climate adaptation, and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, highlighting maritime surveillance, a new drug-trafficking summit, and the arrival of Australia’s RMIS Jelmae patrol vessel to boost enforcement across the country’s vast ocean. Climate & Community Resilience: A Marshallese youth climate art seminar wrapped with performances on climate change, adaptation, and culture, including the first participation of youth with disabilities—pushing a more inclusive approach to local climate action. Ocean Protection in the Pacific: Samoa is hosting a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition to survey marine life across newly protected areas, aiming to strengthen biodiversity baselines and support protection of 30% of its ocean. Women-Led Conservation in Palau: Four Palau states launched the Kiwa Women’s Work Project with nearly $195,000 for women-led coastal restoration and food security, renewing the Dmakeiukl partnership for shared natural resource management. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Taiwan will attend the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau after being barred last year, with ministers also pushing for international support for a UN climate event in Tuvalu amid rising sea-level threats. Storm Watch (Guam): Guam braces for more unsettled, rainy weather as tropical systems and a monsoon trough keep showers and thunderstorms lingering into next week. Maritime Risk & Environment: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb dropped sharply, while UKMTO reported explosions near a tanker with no environmental damage reported.