Pacific Biodiversity Push: Vanuatu, Fiji and PNG have signed on to create an interconnected Melanesian marine protected area of at least six million sq km under the MOCOR plan, with PNG also announcing the Western Manus National Marine Sanctuary—aimed at protecting about 9% of its EEZ and advancing 2030 ocean-protection targets. UN Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed a landmark ICJ climate resolution, reinforcing that states have binding duties to act with due diligence and urgency to prevent significant climate harm. Solomon Islands Leadership & Policy: New PM Matthew Wale’s first days keep moving fast—he’s reinstated the dolphin export ban and is appointing key legal leadership, while fuel prices are adjusted (16–30 May) under the Price Advisory Committee’s controls. Health & Services: A PHC checklist workshop with WHO support is focused on improving frontline care and coordination across RMNCAH, immunisation, malaria, TB, WASH/IPC and emergency readiness. Security & Crime: Regional police leaders are in Fiji for a transnational crime summit as Australia and partners set up a Colombia-linked investigations push against Pacific drug trafficking.