Niue’s Energy Shift: Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi says the completed second phase of Niue’s solar and battery project is improving energy security and cutting diesel reliance. He called for more investment in power networks, storage, cleaner transport and local technical skills. Climate Finance: At COP31, Tagelagi urged Pacific nations to reduce fossil-fuel dependence and secure predictable, long-term climate funding. A new regional programme aims to mobilise more than US$1 billion to protect infrastructure in 14 Pacific economies. Ocean Stewardship: Niue’s conservation model is drawing support from 37 countries, with around half of its 127,000-square-kilometre ocean commitments sold. Each US$150 unit funds protection of one square kilometre for 20 years.**