World Bank Energy Relief for RMI: The World Bank approved an extra $9 million in budget support for the Marshall Islands, bringing total backing under an existing energy-crisis operation to $30 million, aimed at easing sharply higher fuel costs and protecting essential services. Ocean Conservation Spotlight: RMI President Hilda Heine joined National Geographic’s Pristine Seas dive off Majuro to help map deep-sea ecosystems, with findings set to feed into the Reimaanlok framework. Pacific Peace & Security Call: Pacific Islands Forum leaders renewed support for the Ocean of Peace Declaration, warning that small island states at the end of supply chains are hit hard by global shocks like rising freight and fuel prices. Climate Law for Disappearing Land: Tuvalu’s push for a UN sea-level rise declaration highlights the fight to protect statehood and maritime rights as islands face inundation. Nuclear Legacy & Decolonisation: Regional advocates renewed calls to address unresolved nuclear testing impacts and colonial legacies across the Pacific. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: SBMA took part in regional deep seabed talks in Suva focused on environmental governance, data management, and capacity building. Tuna Shifts & Early Warning: Pacific countries advanced a climate warning system to track tuna moving beyond national waters, supporting fisheries planning and food security.