Ocean Diplomacy: A senior international law expert says global ocean and climate talks often diverge between public promises and closed-door positions, sidelining Pacific and Global South voices in forums like BBNJ and deep-sea mining. Vanuatu Climate & Ocean Stewardship: Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu used World Oceans Day to push urgent ocean stewardship, framing the ocean as central to development and a shared responsibility. Regional Governance Under Pressure: Former Pacific Islands Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor warned that militarisation and reliance on outside funding could weaken Pacific-led ocean governance, urging economic self-determination. Cybercrime Lawbuilding (Vanuatu in the mix): Fiji’s justice minister says Pacific cybercrime coordination is accelerating, while a PILON handbook process in Nadi is finalising a regional framework with Vanuatu among participants. Energy Resilience: Pacific communities are moving fast on solar as fuel costs bite; Vanuatu Climate Action Network coordinator Mario Liunamel says training is building practical local capacity. Tsunami Monitoring: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, US tsunami advisories cover much of the Pacific including Vanuatu, urging coastal authorities to inform communities and stay out of the water. Connectivity for Tourism: Solomon Airlines launched a second weekly non-stop Brisbane–Espiritu Santo service, boosting access to Vanuatu’s northern tourism hub.