ICJ Climate Ruling Momentum: A Vanuatu-linked youth climate campaigner says the International Court of Justice advisory opinion is a “legal blueprint” that must now drive action from courtrooms to climate negotiations, after the UN General Assembly endorsed the court’s climate obligations. Ocean Governance Pressure: A legal scholar warns global ocean talks often diverge behind closed doors, sidelining Pacific and Global South voices in processes like BBNJ and deep-sea mining. World Oceans Day—Vanuatu Leads: Vanuatu’s climate minister Ralph Regenvanu calls the ocean a shared responsibility amid a “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, pointing to new international legal momentum. Pacific Unity on the Line: Former Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor urges Pacific unity as militarisation and outside funding threaten Pacific-led ocean governance. Solar for Resilience: Vanuatu Climate Action Network coordinator Mario Liunamel highlights Pacific solar training as survival and stability as fuel costs bite. Marine Protection Moves: Papua New Guinea plans a Western Manus marine protected area with a total fishing ban, aiming to connect reserves across Vanuatu, PNG and Fiji. Fossil Fuel Accountability: Tuvalu’s PM is disappointed after reports its trust fund investments include oil and coal, calling it “not a good look” for a country under severe climate threat. Sustainable Tourism: SPTO’s South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2026 report flags record participation and progress toward sustainable tourism.