Renewables & fuel security: Pacific leaders are pushing harder on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty after global oil price shocks exposed how fast imported fuel dependence can hit inflation and tourism, with Niue among signatories to a “Just Transition to a Fossil Free Pacific” call. Climate-smart fisheries: Pacific governments are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts beyond national waters, helping countries plan for changing catches and livelihoods. Agribusiness innovation: Samoa’s 2026 Agri-Innovate finale showcased EU/FAO-supported agrifood entrepreneurs under the STODAS project, with the competition aimed at growing micro, small and medium agribusinesses. Ocean conservation funding: Ahead of the Our Ocean conference in Mombasa, coverage highlights the widening ocean conservation finance gap and the push for stronger, long-term funding for marine protection. Media industry loss (regional): Papua New Guinea’s media community mourned Genesis Ketan, a trainer and champion for media freedom and women in media, with her work also reaching Niue at the 2024 Pacific Media Summit.