Climate-resilience forestry training: FAO backed a Samoa Forestry Division team with hands-on training in Suva on sustainable teak and pine production, aiming to close seed and harvesting gaps and boost resilience to climate shocks. Maritime security for fisheries: RNZAF and NZ Customs ran patrols in Fiji, Niue and Cook Islands EEZs in May, using aircraft to photograph vessels of interest as part of efforts to deter illegal fishing and organised crime. Niue in climate finance: GEF’s LDCF/SCCF council approved a new work program for vulnerable states, including Niue, with over US$67m for flood and coastal risk reduction, food and water security, ecosystem protection and disaster preparedness. Tourism data for Niue: SPTO and Niue Tourism shared findings from the 2025 International Visitor Survey, highlighting visitor sources and preferences to support more resilient, sustainable tourism planning. Pacific fisheries stories: Profiles from Operation Tui Moana 2026 spotlight Pacific officers and community-linked protection of tuna and local livelihoods. Regional media for weather and climate: SPREP is running a Pacific media capacity push to help journalists report on weather and climate ahead of key meteorology meetings in Tonga. Moana Pasifika takeover debate: Rugby leaders from Cook Islands and Tonga (with Niue among the unions backing Kanaloa) argue for Pacific-led decision-making as the franchise’s future remains in flux.