Climate & Innovation: Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2026 has named 15 global finalists across nature and climate categories, with winners to be announced in Mumbai in November and hosted by Indian filmmaker Karan Johar. Pacific Resilience & Weather Services: The 8th Pacific Meteorological Council meeting highlighted upgrades to early warning systems and forecasting capacity, including Tonga’s new multi-hazard centre, Kiribati’s station upgrades, and Tuvalu’s use of AI for faster severe-weather predictions. Education & Skills: New Zealand’s NCEA review shows strong support for improving the senior secondary qualification, but many educators and families want refinement rather than a full replacement. Pacific Culture & Fashion: The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show marked a 10-year milestone at New Zealand Fashion Week, spotlighting Pasifika designers and the push to keep Pacific people at the centre of mainstream fashion. Regional Security Watch: Separate reporting notes US-Japan-South Korea naval exercises near the Korean Peninsula amid heightened tensions following North Korea’s missile test.