El Niño Watch: SPREP says El Niño conditions are now established, with Western Pacific likely to turn drier and face higher drought risk, while Central/Eastern islands may see above-normal rain—prompting calls for proactive water planning. Niue Budget Scrutiny: Niue MPs are questioning the 2026/27 budget as a growing deficit and shifting priorities leave community development and social welfare out of stated spending priorities. Ocean & Fisheries Cooperation: Fiji-backed regional tuna cooperation moves ahead as Cabinet endorses a Memorandum of Understanding for sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna, including Niue, to strengthen science-based fisheries and regional advocacy. Climate Finance Push: More than 180 countries approved a US$3.9bn Global Environment Facility funding package aimed at biodiversity and climate projects from July 2026–2030, with set shares for small island states and indigenous/local communities. Everyday Security in Niue: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue, Niue’s minister highlighted that security also means community issues—climate change, illegal fishing, and even Niue’s unmanaged dog population. Ocean Conservation Funding Gap: A new call urges action on the ocean conservation funding shortfall ahead of the Our Ocean conference, warning that only a small share of global conservation finance reaches the sea. Fossil Fuel Treaty Momentum: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors urges more Pacific governments to back a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of Bonn, citing a just transition away from coal, oil and gas.