Climate & Health: New forecasts tied to intensifying El Niño warn of record-high temperatures over the next two years, with knock-on effects like drought, flooding, more disease, and worse food insecurity—hitting young children, older people, and people with disabilities hardest, while also straining health services and schools. Policy Gap: Care services are still largely missing from climate adaptation planning, including in National Adaptation Plans and Nationally Determined Contributions, even as countries gear up for COP31. Mobility Watch: Nigeria’s passport climbed to 89th in the Henley Passport Index (up from 95th in early 2024), but visa-free access fell to 44 destinations from 46—so the ranking improves while practical travel freedom tightens. Pacific Roundup: A busy week of Pacific governance and security coverage includes Niue election updates and a push by Pacific nations for a historic security treaty, alongside ongoing legal and leadership disputes across the region. Culture & Language: Niuean-Samoan pop artist Tyrun is using his debut EP to reconnect with Vagahau Niue, blending English lyrics with language learning.