Pacific Islands Forum logistics: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon defended sending a second RNZAF Boeing 757 to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum, saying reliable air connectivity is crucial for a remote meeting and for getting 88 people home safely. Niue–PNG cooperation: Niue and Papua New Guinea signed a framework agreement to deepen development and technical cooperation, including climate resilience, environmental protection, natural resource management, health, education and agriculture. Climate finance to communities: The Pacific Resilience Facility is taking 14 community projects to regional pre-COP events and COP31, with work spanning water security, food production, coastal restoration, sanitation, renewable energy and resilience. Climate mobility support: New Zealand-backed climate mobility partnerships were launched in Fiji, funded at NZ$17.9m, to help Pacific islands plan people-centred relocation and protect vulnerable communities. Biodiversity & nature angle (local): Niue received 39 First World War memorial headstones delivered by RNZAF, with placements planned across villages—an important reminder of how communities preserve history alongside environmental and social wellbeing. Regional priorities: Smaller island states leaders pushed for action on air/sea transport, fisheries development, health workforce support, procurement and access to climate finance as the Forum begins in Koror.