ADB Climate Resilience Push: The Asian Development Bank says it will scale climate resilience work across Asia-Pacific—protecting infrastructure, restoring ecosystems, and helping communities adapt—while Nauru’s delegation highlights priorities like renewable energy, maritime transport, urban development, and social protection. Social Protection for Climate Shock Survival: A UN DESA policy brief warns Pacific SIDS need stronger social protection to handle climate disasters and price shocks; it notes Nauru and Fiji cover about two-thirds of people, but several others are below 30%. Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Update: The US published the 12 eligible countries for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, including Nauru—easing travel for eligible citizens to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Deep-Sea Mining Permitting Race: The US is accelerating seabed mining licensing and permits, raising concerns that faster approvals could weaken environmental review and legitimacy—an issue with major implications for Pacific ocean ecosystems. Pacific Weather Early Warning Gains: Pacific meteorological leaders report progress on weather and early warning systems, including new multi-hazard centres and upgrades, with Tuvalu using AI to improve severe weather monitoring. Nauru-Israel Diplomacy: Nauru opened its embassy in Jerusalem, marking a milestone in ties with Israel.