Climate & Oceans Funding: Niue has secured a US$9m (NZ$11m) package for the Niue Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Communities Integrated Project (Niue IECI), led with UNDP and Conservation International, to boost resilience, protect the Niue Nukutuluea Multiple-Use Marine Park, and support local livelihoods through longer-term financing via the Niue and Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust. El Niño Outlook: SPREP says the declared El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities for parts of the western Pacific, with experts outlining what communities may expect in coming months. Marine Biobanks: A new look at marine biobanks frames them as “stopping time” for ecosystems under pressure, while raising big questions about who controls frozen biological resources and how they’re used. Pacific Fuel Crisis Impacts: A timeline shows how the fuel crisis drove sharp increases in fuel and electricity costs across the Pacific and pushed governments toward renewable energy support, including solar, to reduce future shocks. Innovation & Industry Links: SITI’s Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry met New Zealand leadership and discussed collaboration opportunities tied to Hong Kong’s push into AI, life/health tech, and fintech. Health & Food Systems Pressure: A global obesity ranking highlights how several Pacific island nations face severe chronic disease burdens, underscoring the wider pressure on food and health systems across the region.