Bougainville Decision: A new call urges PNG Parliament to respect the 2019 Bougainville independence vote while rejecting secession, arguing for a renewed “national compact” built on autonomy, resource justice and partnership inside a united PNG. Whale Protection & Blue Corridors: WWF and partners highlight “blue corridors” for whale highways, pushing for safeguards in international waters where whales migrate beyond national boundaries. Blue Carbon Policy: The Pacific Working Group on blue carbon met to dig into blue carbon financing and governance, stressing that tenure, rights and local implementation determine whether projects deliver real outcomes. Disaster Response (Nepal): Save the Children reports flash-flood devastation in Northern Nepal, with families cut off, clean water disrupted and rescue slowed by blocked roads. Customary Land & Tourism (Milne Bay): Prime Minister Marape warns landowners not to sell customary land, urging proper registration under ILGs and using land for tourism and eco-businesses. Fisheries Transparency: FiTI and CFT back global moves to improve vessel data transparency, but warn implementation must be verifiable and stakeholder-driven. Deep-Sea Mining Risks: A report warns Pacific governments could face costly investor-state disputes if they tighten environmental rules around deep-sea mining. Food Security & Resilience (APEC): APEC ministers adopt principles linking innovation and digital tools to strengthen food systems against extreme weather and supply shocks.