Health & Development: A new Devpolicy Blog analysis says Pacific life expectancy has risen to 68.8 years since 1960, but progress is uneven, with Naoero falling from the region’s third-highest in 1960 to the lowest in 2023. Climate & Resilience: At the UN General Assembly, Tuvalu’s PM called sea-level rise a “present reality” and urged climate finance as grants at scale, while Solomon Islands warned a single disaster can wipe out years of development. Ocean Science for Industry: CSIRO will lead a major Pacific Ocean research voyage from Fiji to Antarctica to track how the ocean is absorbing heat and carbon and how that’s affecting marine ecosystems. Regional Capacity Building: India proposed tailored training programmes for Pacific Island professionals under the FIPIC framework, designed around each country’s priorities. Niue Business & Agriculture: A feature on Niue Honey highlights how the island’s beekeeping revival is rebuilding hives and livelihoods after years of neglect.