Water Security: El Niño is putting Pacific water supplies under growing strain, with drought threatening communities already short of freshwater. On Kiritimati, local monitoring and regional training are part of efforts to build resilience. Rescue and Care: Five people, including two children, were found near Fanning Island after nearly three months adrift. They received medical treatment and are being cared for locally; four others remain missing. Climate and Health: Pacific women face added pressure as climate impacts disrupt food and water supplies. Researchers and advocates warn that reliance on imported, less nutritious food is contributing to chronic disease, while repeated crop losses increase women’s workloads and harm mental wellbeing.