Pacific diplomacy and climate finance: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders pushed for more advance warning on major security moves, while the Green Climate Fund promised faster approvals and more direct access for Pacific institutions—aiming to get money to communities with fewer intermediaries. Nauru–Australia offshore deal scrutiny: Australia released terms for the NZYQ deportation arrangement to Naoero, and an Australian senator says the disclosure raises more questions than it answers, including claims that key financial documents are still being withheld. Fuel crisis meets El Niño risk: ChildFund New Zealand warns that a prolonged fuel crunch plus a strengthening El Niño could trigger drought in some places and heavier rain in others, putting drinking water, food and children’s health under pressure—explicitly naming Nauru among the islands facing altered rainfall. Regional fisheries leadership: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency received a major FAO award for responsible fisheries management, highlighting Pacific-led stewardship of ocean resources. Mobility and climate adaptation: Commentary around Australia–Pacific mobility agreements points to migration as a form of adaptation, including references to Naoero’s December 2024 deal. Geopolitics in the Pacific: US and China both sought influence at PIF, with the US facing criticism for limited resident diplomatic presence as great-power competition intensifies.