Renewables push after fuel shock: Oil prices spiked after the US-Iran conflict, hitting over US$118/bbl and exposing how fast Pacific economies get squeezed. Fiji and Solomon Islands reportedly had reserves down to about 20 days, while Papua New Guinea saw transport and service costs jump, feeding inflation and tourism risk. The takeaway: most countries still rely heavily on imported oil (often diesel for power), so governments are being urged to scale renewable investment and delivery. Tuna adaptation for shifting stocks: Pacific nations are moving to protect tuna-dependent economies as skipjack is expected to shift beyond EEZs. Under the Green Climate Fund Regional Tuna Programme, an Advanced Warning System is being rolled out, with preliminary outputs shared at the Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington. EU food safety compliance for seafood exports: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu took part in a Suva training on new EU freezer-vessel requirements (Delegated Regulation EU 2025/1449), aimed at keeping access to the EU seafood market. Agri-innovation in the Pacific: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 finale in Apia showcased agrifood entrepreneurs under the EU-funded STODAS project, supporting MSMEs and agribusiness innovation across Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands. Media sector loss in PNG: Pacific media leaders mourn Genesis Ketan, a PNG media trainer and treasurer, remembered for mentoring young journalists and supporting women in media.