Ocean of Peace vs. militarisation: The Pacific Conference of Churches, led by Rev. James Bhagwan writing from Majuro, urged Pacific leaders to keep the “Ocean of Peace” vision grounded in justice, dialogue, and care for creation—not defence deals—warning it risks being “hijacked” as security cooperation grows, including references to the Veitacini Treaty and the region’s ongoing nuclear legacy. Carbon credits diplomacy: Taiwan is hosting a three-day workshop with officials from 11 diplomatic allies in Taipei to build cooperation on carbon credits and help partners engage in international carbon markets. Climate-driven land loss: A new Pacific Security College policy paper warns that rising seas and land deterioration are already triggering regional instability, with Majuro flooding now affecting 30% of urban areas and Enewetak Atoll showing cracks and more frequent flooding. Pacific security contest: An Australian diplomat warned Western democracies are gradually losing ground in the Indo-Pacific as China expands military reach, amid reports of PNG moving to close Taiwan’s representative office and broader strategic tensions. Maritime risk and pollution concerns: After a Somali pirate hijacking in the Gulf of Aden, navigation tracking reported the tanker ASANA’s unusual route and identity changes, highlighting ongoing threats to shipping safety and marine pollution.