Clean Energy & Cost Relief for Niue: Niue has cut diesel generator running from around-the-clock to just two to three hours daily after commissioning a new solar-plus-battery system, expected to save about NZ$4 million a year in fuel costs and reduce diesel use by around 1.2 million litres annually. Renewables & Resilience: The 2.79MW solar array and 8.19MWh battery (installed with New Zealand support) are helping Niue move toward its 2030 goal of 80% renewable electricity, generating 5,186MWh of clean power yearly and offsetting about 408,000kg of CO2, while lowering exposure to imported fuel price and supply shocks. Ocean Protection in the Region: Samoa is launching a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition to survey marine life across newly protected areas, supporting its plan to legally protect 30% of its ocean. Sovereignty Debate in the Pacific: In the Solomon Islands, commentary on Ship Rider Agreements separates the legal question of UNCLOS-consistency from the separate policy question of whether to partner geopolitically. Regional Funding for Fisheries: Pacific Island parties received US$50.4 million under the US Tuna Treaty.