Pacific climate resilience: Fiji communities are using Indigenous knowledge—like watching wild yam vines, bees and hornets—to spot cyclone signs months ahead, with scientists increasingly treating traditional observations as a helpful partner to modern forecasting. Pacific languages in the spotlight: A new multilingual poetry anthology, The Ocean Remembers, puts Cook Islands Māori, Niuean, Sāmoan, Tongan and Solomon Islands Pijin at the centre, supported by Tala: Sharing Pacific Stories and backed by mentoring for emerging writers. Tourism & ocean stewardship: The Pacific Tourism Organisation joined the Ocean Business Leaders Summit in Cairns, highlighting tourism’s role in ocean protection, climate adaptation and sustainable development—alongside Niue Ocean Wide and other regional partners. Gender & demographics: A global snapshot shows where men outnumber women most, with several Pacific nations appearing high on the list, pointing to how demographic forces shape long-term population patterns. Sports & heritage: Rugby league and rugby stories underline how Pacific players’ success keeps heritage front and centre, inspiring younger generations to represent their roots.