Pacific Energy Security: Pacific experts meeting in Suva say the fuel crisis is now an economic security threat, pushing governments to speed up locally led renewables instead of relying on emergency fuel fixes. Ocean Protection: Fiji and Panama launched a global push to protect the ocean’s “twilight zone” (200–1,000m), warning threats from fishing and deep-sea mining could hit both food webs and climate regulation. Coral Hope, With a Plan: A new study maps “coral havens” where cooler currents and lower exposure may help reefs survive heat, offering a sharper guide for conservation priorities. Vanuatu Climate & Mobility Pressure: Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa ballot opens 1 July, but Vanuatu is left off eligible countries—described by a Vanuatu advisor as “pressure, not partnership” amid the Nakamal Agreement standoff. El Niño Watch: SPREP says El Niño conditions are established, with Western Pacific likely to turn drier and drought risk rising, while some areas may still see above-normal rain. Blue Pacific Governance: Vanuatu’s Oceans Minister backs stronger ocean rules, pointing to new international legal momentum and Vanuatu’s own Oceans Act and ministry. Fisheries & Livelihoods: Tokelau has been removed from the Nauru Agreement tuna scheme, risking revenue and access to fishing days—while Vanuatu is reported to have taken its place. Local Resilience Tech: Tuvalu’s high-tide parametric insurance has paid 409 households automatically after flooding, a model that could inspire faster climate payouts across the region.