Climate & Coastal Risk: The World Meteorological Organization warns the South-West Pacific is getting hotter and more acidic, with 2025 the second-warmest year on record, marine heatwaves disrupting fisheries and ecosystems, and rising sea levels threatening low-lying islands. Regional Governance & Conservation: In Rarotonga, Pacific leaders and Indigenous authorities met on community-led conservation and climate resilience, including sustainable financing and customary marine management. Pacific Fisheries: Ministers wrapped up the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington, setting priorities for regional cooperation on fisheries management. New Caledonia Politics: A near deadlock remains after New Caledonia’s long-delayed provincial elections, with heavy security and ongoing questions over the referendum process. Aircalin Expansion: Aircalin unveiled a refreshed logo ahead of its first Airbus A350-900 delivery in December, with Nouméa–Paris via Bangkok already drawing strong passenger numbers. Security in the Blue Pacific: Pacific Elders criticized a U.S. Pacific Partnership declaration for not matching climate funding to the region’s biggest security threat. Business Watch Market: Casio’s Edifice EFK-200 automatic series has reached the U.S., while Seiko’s Presage Cocktail Time trio and Citizen’s Tsuyosa and Campanola limited editions continue to roll out.