Mercury Pollution: A Minamata disease survivor is urging countries to join the Minamata Convention, warning that mercury contamination can poison marine life and harm communities that rely on seafood. Niue’s Ocean Protection: Niue Ocean Wide Trust is a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize. Its work supports sustainable management of more than 300,000 square kilometres of ocean, including a marine protected area covering about 40% of Niue’s exclusive economic zone. Pacific Climate Action: Pre-COP31 discussions in Fiji and Tuvalu are pressing for stronger action and Pacific leadership. Leaders highlighted threats to oceans, including acidification, rising seas, extreme weather and shifts in tuna stocks. Food and Health: UNICEF figures put obesity among Niue’s children and adolescents at 38%, renewing calls to reshape food environments and curb the reach of unhealthy foods.