Plastic Pollution Diplomacy: Pacific leaders are pushing for stronger action at next week’s Nairobi talks, warning that over 19 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems each year and calling for a global legally binding treaty to end marine plastic pollution. Renewables in Industry: SP Brewery in Lae has commissioned a rooftop solar system and opened a new warehouse in Morobe, framing the move as part of a net-zero push to cut carbon and reduce fossil fuel use. Biodiversity Monitoring: A new three-part look at the Managalas Plateau shows local “Biodiversity Team Leaders” using camera traps and acoustic monitoring to map flora and fauna and guide community-led conservation. Wildlife & Climate Clues: A wildlife explainer highlights how PNG’s megapodes incubate eggs using natural heat sources, including volcanic activity—an unusual survival strategy tied to local environments. Water Stress in the Capital: PNG Power Ltd urges Port Moresby and Central Province residents to conserve water and electricity as Sirinumu Dam levels fall under El Niño, reducing hydro generation and affecting city water supply. Education for Rural Schools: Project Skul is sending repurposed desks, books, whiteboards and learning materials to under-resourced PNG classrooms, aiming to lift attendance and literacy outcomes. Food Systems & Resilience: PNG University of Technology will host a July 1–3 conference on transforming food systems for nutrition and climate resilience, bringing together agriculture and research partners. Regional Links: Solomon Airlines launches a new scheduled route between Port Moresby and Honiara from July 7, boosting travel and connectivity across the Pacific.