Pacific Islands Forum Host Bid: Nauru’s PM David Adeang has nominated the island state to host the 2028 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and chair the following year, with sources saying the decision will be confirmed at this week’s summit—alongside a shift away from its tight media-visit rules. Blue Pacific Ocean Policy: French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson is in Palau pushing a regional response to threats to the “Ocean of Peace,” including deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, and climate change—framing the ocean as both a “pantry” and a lifeline for connectivity. Water Governance in Papeete: French Polynesia will host the 10th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting and the PWWA conference/expo in Papeete (Aug 31–Sept 4), aiming to strengthen governance and climate-resilient water services across Pacific communities. Regional Disaster Readiness: Pacific partners met in Honiara to advance earthquake, tsunami, volcanic and landslide resilience, endorsing priority actions for 2026–2030—especially better monitoring, data sharing, and early-warning capacity, with French Polynesia among participants. Diplomatic Recognition Pressure: Kiribati is considering a constitutional change to make it harder for future governments to switch recognition back to Taiwan, tightening ties to UN member or permanent-observer states and reinforcing its China alignment. Tahiti Cruise Club Leadership: Tahiti Cruise Club elected Edouard Gaide as president, as cruise activity in French Polynesia continues to expand with major port-call and passenger growth expected this year.