Water & Climate Preparedness: Samoa Water Authority is urging everyone to start saving water as El Niño brings less rainfall, warmer weather, and longer dry spells—fix leaks, cut waste, limit hoses, collect rainwater, and report bursts fast. Plastic Pollution Pushback: Communities are calling out Coca-Cola after it replaced Samoa’s refillable glass bottles with single-use plastic in 2021, warning the change is worsening ocean pollution where recycling options are limited. Mangrove Education: Moata’a Primary School launched a dual-language digital animation, “Mangroves: Guardians of the Brink,” teaching kids how mangroves protect shorelines and support marine life. Sustainable Farming: Researchers are working with Samoan farmers on climate-resilient taro methods—alley cropping with nitrogen-fixing trees, improved weed control using mulch and grazing, and better fallow management with cover crops. Regional Conservation Planning: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a transboundary marine protected area initiative aimed at protecting biodiversity across Melanesia. Jobs & Food Security: Samoa’s seasonal workers are being engaged in New Zealand under the RSE scheme, with the Prime Minister meeting workers and employers to support wellbeing and sustainable employment. Governance for Resilience: Pacific states are pushing OACPS reforms in Brussels, including a more focused push on climate resilience, the blue economy, and practical delivery under the Samoa Agreement. Leadership Update: Lealali Faletoese Asaua has been appointed new SNPF chief executive, tasked with safeguarding retirement savings and long-term financial sustainability. Culture & Environment in the Classroom: A village-led digital story project is amplifying local wetland and mangrove knowledge through grassroots storytelling and Pacific digital learning tools. Tourism & Environment: Experts are urging Kiwis to plan better for Pacific travel as borders reopen, stressing tourism should complement local culture and the environment. Samoa in the Spotlight (Media): Australian Survivor is set to move filming from Samoa to Malaysia for 2027, ending a five-season run on Upolu.