Climate & Disasters: El Niño is officially underway, with Australia’s weather bureau pointing to weaker trade winds and warmer Pacific seas—raising risks of drought and fires across the region. Children & Health: UNICEF warns nearly a billion children worldwide face three or more overlapping climate hazards, with drought and extreme heat hitting places including India and Myanmar hardest. Oceans & Biodiversity: Scientists mapped about 166,000 sq km of coral reefs that can survive and recover from climate change, including parts of the Pacific—while India’s Great Nicobar port project is moving toward translocating 16,000+ coral colonies. Clean Energy & Industry: India’s Suzlon launched its 5 MW S175 wind turbine in Karnataka, aiming to expand wind in low- and medium-wind areas. Food Systems: FAO PNG and China’s ambassador discussed ways to strengthen agrifood systems in Papua New Guinea as climate and economic shocks mount. Pacific Resilience: Pacific families are facing an insurance squeeze as climate risk rises, and Tuvalu is rolling out instant climate payouts after flooding. Energy Security & Trade: Commentary highlights how Hormuz disruptions are reshaping Asia’s trade and shipping risk.