Ocean Governance & Climate Resilience: Palau’s President signed an Ocean Sustainability Policy as sea levels rise and fish stocks shift, with scientists citing roughly 2.3–3mm annual sea-level increases that could threaten shorelines, habitats and livelihoods. Pacific Fisheries & Food Security: Tokelau confirmed it has exited the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), risking loss of access to the Vessel Day Scheme that helps allocate fishing time in EEZs, while Vanuatu is reported to take Tokelau’s former observer spot. Deep-Sea Mining & Power Politics: A new push to control seabed minerals is colliding with US-China rivalry, with Washington forging agreements with Nauru and Tonga and China holding deals with Kiribati and the Cook Islands—raising stakes for Pacific ocean stewardship. World Ocean Day & Regional Control: Former Pacific Islands Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor warned that militarisation and reliance on outside funding could weaken Pacific-led ocean governance, urging stronger economic independence and unity to protect regional priorities. Sustainable Energy Ideas: A report on Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) highlights how tropical temperature differences could deliver steady renewable power and even freshwater—an option for climate-stressed island grids. Agriculture Innovation: Samoa’s EU/FAO-backed Agri-Innovate finale showcased agribusiness entrepreneurship under the STODAS project, aiming to strengthen sustainable agrifood systems across Pacific islands.