Climate & Forestry: FAO says three Samoa Forestry Division officers completed hands-on training in Suva, Fiji on sustainable teak and pine production and management, aiming to close technical and data gaps and boost resilience to extreme weather. Disaster Recovery & Costs: More than a month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Western Pacific communities are still rebuilding; in Chuuk and Yap, officials estimate thousands of homes damaged and over 13,000 displaced, with recovery uneven and aid applications ongoing. Shipping & Climate Finance: Pacific transport ministers in Majuro are set to launch the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, weighing a $300 million Green Climate Fund bid to support low-carbon vessel demos and cut reliance on imported diesel. Local Business & Food Systems: University of Guam Farmer Focus is running “Hotnu Heals,” a free community gathering for agricultural producers that blends local food with mental health support, with more farmer-focused programming heading to Chuuk on July 1. Policy & Oversight: Palau’s Senate rejected an Elite Visa bill after House-added budget riders worth over $8 million, sending it to conference talks. Energy & Work: A Micronesia Business Daily commentary argues workweek changes could directly affect survival costs as electricity and fuel prices rise.