Pacific Media & Climate Messaging: Pacific editors adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, stressing media’s role in amplifying Pacific voices on climate, biodiversity and pollution. Regional Diplomacy: India was placed on the Pacific Islands Forum “Strategic Partner Stream,” with Jaishankar pointing to cooperation in healthcare, renewables, connectivity and capacity building. Niue Environment & Finance: Niue Ocean Wide Trust was named an Earthshot Prize finalist for long-term ocean protection funding via Ocean Conservation Commitments. Niue Community & Culture: Niuean language and community leaders received King’s Birthday honours in New Zealand, including recognition for services to Niuean language and Pacific community work. Cook Islands–US Port Talks: The US says any military presence linked to a planned Penrhyn port upgrade is still being negotiated, even as the project is framed as a jointly funded “friendly port.” Pacific Ocean Conservation Funding: Bezos Earth Fund announced US$25m in new tropical Pacific grants, supporting marine protected areas and high-seas protection work across multiple island nations.