Climate Adaptation in Practice: A report from Solomon Islands highlights how the A’ama tribe was forced to relocate after Cyclone Ita’s flash floods in 2014, underscoring how limited services and drainage leave riverbank communities exposed—an issue Niue communities will recognize as El Niño risks build. El Niño Preparedness: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to start practical preparations now that an El Niño event has been declared underway, with advice focused on staying informed and reducing household and community risk. Regional Finance & Resilience: Pacific Finance Ministers are set to meet in the Marshall Islands to tackle the Middle East crisis impacts and regional economic resilience, with the Pacific Resilience Facility on the agenda. Global Environment Funding: More than 180 countries approved a US$3.9bn GEF funding package aimed at biodiversity and climate projects from July 2026 to 2030, with a focus on small island states and indigenous/local communities. Niue Budget Watch: Niue’s budget is under scrutiny as the deficit grows and some community spending is left out.