Heat and pregnancy risks: UN climate chief Simon Stiell says extreme heat is increasingly linked to premature births, stillbirths, low birth weight and maternal complications, as Fiji and Tuvalu hold Pre-COP31 talks ahead of COP31. Climate finance pressure: Amnesty International warns world leaders must turn Pacific climate promises into real action, not empty seats, as adaptation funding gaps remain stark. Pandemic readiness for the region: WHO and partners unveiled a $35.99m Pandemic Fund-backed project for 12 Western Pacific countries (including Kiribati) to strengthen disease surveillance, labs and emergency response. Childhood cancer call for earlier care (Fiji): Doctors urge parents to watch for warning signs—bruising, bleeding, persistent fevers, headaches with vomiting, weight loss and vision changes—after noting many cases arrive late. Kiribati health and safety links: Camp Lejeune training will cause gate closures and traffic delays in North Carolina, while medical services are expected to continue normally. Kiribati ocean protection funding: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m in grants for ocean conservation, including habitat work in Kiribati, aiming to protect more of the Pacific by 2030. Women’s voices in water decisions: New research highlights exclusion of women from decision-making as a key driver of climate and water insecurity impacts across Pacific countries, including Kiribati.