Shipping & Maritime Governance: A fresh debate over Ship Rider Agreements in the Solomon Islands is splitting two questions people are mixing up—whether the deals fit international law and UNCLOS-style sovereignty, versus whether governments should choose them for geopolitical reasons. Deep-Sea Minerals: Pacific leaders are moving from a simple “for or against” stance toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm,” with Nauru pushing commercial deep-sea mining via the ISA while others stress research, safeguards, and “highest environmental standards.” Niue Renewables: Niue’s new solar plus battery storage system is cutting diesel reliance, offering a practical model for scaling renewables across the region. Climate Resilience Funding: The GEF has approved NZ$24.2m for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen early warning and climate-resilient infrastructure, unlocking more co-financing for flood, cyclone and coastal erosion preparedness—Niue’s meteorology team is highlighted as part of the shared regional effort. Food & Beverage Exports: Pacific Trade Invest Australia is bringing 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies, including Niue Honey Company and Niue Vanilla Organic, to Fine Food Australia (31 Aug–3 Sep) to connect premium producers with buyers.