Coral bleaching and reef survival: Scientists in the Marshall Islands are using unmanned boats to revisit reefs as record marine heat waves have already affected more than 80% of the world’s reefs, raising health risks for coastal communities that rely on healthy marine food and livelihoods. Pacific nuclear legacy and health impacts: Pacific advocates say unresolved fallout from decades of nuclear testing across the region—including in Kiribati—continues to shape community health, environment, and self-determination, with major anniversaries approaching. Food systems and local nutrition support: FAO reports Samoa’s agrifood entrepreneurs are being backed through the EU-funded STODAS project, aiming to strengthen sustainable agrifood systems across Pacific islands—an indirect but important step for long-term food security and healthier diets. Kiribati border reopening and wellbeing access: Tourism is expected to rebound after Kiribati’s reopening, which may help restore income for families and services, though the health angle depends on how safely visitors and workers are managed.