UN Climate Diplomacy: UN chief António Guterres used the UNGA to revisit his Nepal glacier warning, saying impacts are arriving sooner and harder than expected after the Bhotekoshi disaster. Pacific COP31 Scrutiny: Pacific media are urged to treat COP31 as negotiations, not a fundraising stop, while Pacific leaders push for Indigenous and community solutions to be heard. Regional Coordination: OECS foreign ministers backed stronger diplomatic coordination as small states face fast-changing global risks. Climate Justice on the Ground: Women in Fiji’s Macuata demanded direct, sustained support for climate-hit gardens, fisheries and businesses, with safety and equal recovery representation. Energy and Fossil Fuel Pressure: Guterres called for clear roadmaps to phase out fossil fuels, as renewables are framed as the fastest route to cut emissions. Adaptation as a Model: Dominica invited partners to turn the island into a “living laboratory” for resilience research, housing, water and nature-based adaptation. El Niño Health Threat: New reporting warns super El Niño could drive extreme heat and major death tolls, intensifying climate risks worldwide. Policy Fight in Forests: California challenged federal moves to strip protections from millions of acres of national forests, warning more roads mean more fires. Water Security Investment: The US DFC approved up to $1b in loans and $800m in insurance for Jordan’s National Water Carrier desalination and conveyance project.