Climate & Water Security: SPREP says El Niño conditions are now established, with Western Pacific likely to turn drier and face higher drought risk—prompting calls for proactive water planning, while Central and Eastern islands may see above-normal rainfall. Niue Governance & Social Spending: Niue MPs are questioning the new 2026/27 budget as a deficit grows, pointing to education funding drops and the absence of community development and social welfare from stated priorities. Fisheries & Ocean Stewardship: Cabinet endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regional cooperation on sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna, bringing together Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa and Tonga to support science-based fisheries and better regional advocacy. Regional Peace & Everyday Security: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Fiji, Niue’s Richie Mautama highlighted that security also means community safety, climate change, illegal fishing—and even Niue’s unmanaged dog population. Global Environment Funding: More than 180 countries approved a US$3.9bn Global Environment Facility funding package aimed at biodiversity conservation and climate projects, with support earmarked for small island states and indigenous communities. Pacific Peace Appeal: Pacific Islands Forum leaders renewed a global call for peace, urging world leaders to uphold the UN Charter and resolve tensions through dialogue.