Ocean Conservation Funding: Ahead of the Our Ocean conference in Mombasa (16–18 June), advocates warn the ocean conservation finance gap is widening, with only about 14% of needed international funding reaching marine protection—at a time when countries are pushing for “30 by 30” biodiversity goals. Fossil Fuel Treaty Push: 350.org’s Pacific Climate Warriors are urging more Pacific governments—including Niue—to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, pointing to a “just transition” away from coal, oil and gas. Fuel Crisis & Energy Security: A surge in global oil prices after the US–Iran conflict exposed Pacific vulnerability: reserves reportedly dropped to around 20 days in some places, driving inflation and hitting tourism—reinforcing calls to scale renewables and cut imported fuel dependence. Regional Security & Climate Agenda: Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed support for Pacific-led regionalism and climate action, backing the Pacific Islands Forum ahead of the 55th Leaders’ Meeting in Palau. Maritime Enforcement in the Pacific: New Zealand Defence Force support helped Cook Islands police run fisheries patrols and aerial searches for illegal activity in Cook Islands waters, including after patrols in Fiji and Niue’s EEZs. Tuna Adaptation Planning: Pacific countries are progressing a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to prepare for climate-driven tuna shifts beyond national waters, with early outputs presented to the Forum Fisheries Committee in Wellington. Niue Link in International Diplomacy: Israel’s expanding Pacific diplomacy includes full relations with Niue, alongside moves like opening a representative office in Papua New Guinea. Local Governance & Business: Samoa’s EU/FAO-backed Agri-Innovate finale highlighted agrifood entrepreneurship support, while Cook Islands and regional partners ran EU food-safety training for Pacific fisheries exporters.