Climate Justice & Legal Action: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution backing last year’s ICJ advisory opinion that states have a legal duty to prevent climate harm, a move tied to Vanuatu’s role in the original case and now feeding climate litigation—while activists still face persecution in multiple countries. Ocean Protection (Melanesia): Papua New Guinea announced the Western Manus Marine Protected Area, a proposed no-take sanctuary of over 214,000 sq km in the Coral Triangle, as part of the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves linking PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji. Climate Finance Scrutiny: Tuvalu said it’s disappointed after AFP revealed its trust fund investments were exposed to oil and coal, prompting a review—highlighting the tension between climate advocacy and fossil-linked portfolios. Energy Shocks for Small Islands: UNCTAD warned that rising oil prices from Strait of Hormuz tensions could add over US$20 billion a year to the oil import bills of vulnerable economies, including many Pacific SIDS. Pacific Resilience & Skills: FAO supported Samoa and Fiji forestry staff with training on sustainable teak and pine production to strengthen climate resilience through better seed propagation and harvesting practices. Tourism Data for Sustainability: Niue (with SPTO and the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative) released visitor survey findings to help shape more resilient, sustainable tourism planning across Pacific destinations including Vanuatu.