Palau Climate Resilience & Finance: The Asian Development Bank approved $12.5 million concessional support for Palau to strengthen fiscal resilience, disaster readiness, and sustainable growth, including upgrades to public financial management and climate-linked planning. Mangroves & Coastal Protection: Ahead of World Mangrove Day, Ngiwal residents and partners highlighted how mangroves protect shorelines, support fisheries, and help buffer climate impacts like erosion and stronger storms. Ocean Governance: Palau’s Sustainable Ocean Policy is moving forward, with the country pushing for ocean management that better protects reefs and livelihoods. Renewables Upgrade: Ashurst Perkins Coie backed Solar Pacific on Palau’s solar-plus-BESS expansion, aiming to cut reliance on diesel generation and improve renewable energy security. Community Ocean Stewardship: The Palau Pledge Dive Club ran a youth dive at Ngerchong to build ocean ambassadors and reinforce marine conservation through hands-on reef experiences. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney to coordinate a united agenda for Pre-COP31 and COP31, including pushing for stronger ocean-climate action and climate finance. El Niño Sailing Risk: The Polynesian Voyaging Society added one year to the Moananuiākea Voyage after updated El Niño risk forecasts pointed to higher heat and typhoon danger across the Western North Pacific.