Pacific Finance & Economic Policy: Finance and economic ministers from across the Pacific are set to meet in the Marshall Islands for the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting, with the Middle East crisis, regional economic resilience, and the launch of the Pacific Resilience Facility on the agenda. Climate Risk for Island Communities: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to start preparing for El Niño after a Pacific climate centre declared the event underway, stressing that staying informed and taking practical steps now can reduce impacts later. Niue Budget Scrutiny: Niue MPs are challenging the newly re-elected government’s first budget, questioning shifting priorities and a widening deficit, including why community development and social welfare are no longer listed as stated budget priorities despite ongoing spending. Environment Funding Push: More than 180 countries approved a US$3.9bn Global Environment Facility funding package for biodiversity and climate projects for 2026–2030, with support earmarked for small island states and indigenous communities. Sports & Talent Pipeline: Fiji, Niue, and Vanuatu have named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting 23 July, with Fiji announcing a 58-athlete squad across multiple sports.