Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are grilling the newly re-elected government over its first 2026/27 budget, with a widening deficit and questions about shifting priorities—especially community development and social welfare, which MPs say have been left out of the stated priorities despite remaining major spending lines. Climate & Energy Advocacy: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors is urging more Pacific governments, including Niue, to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, arguing the region’s heavy reliance on imported oil leaves it exposed to global fuel shocks and raises costs for tourism and other key sectors. Regional Security & Governance: A busy Pacific political week includes calls for regional security cooperation and ongoing tensions around governance and independence decisions across the islands. Global Environment Funding: More than 180 countries approved a US$3.9bn Global Environment Facility funding package aimed at biodiversity and climate projects, with a stated focus on small island states and indigenous communities. Sports & Community Interest: Niue has named a team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, adding to the wider Pacific build-up ahead of the 23 July start.