Coral Reef Protection Push: Tonga, the Federated States of Micronesia and French Polynesia signed a High-Level Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs Commitment at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, with Brotherson pointing to rāhui as traditional reef management and leaders stressing reefs’ role in food, coastlines and identity. Air Moana Fundraising: Air Moana is reportedly seeking up to nearly EUR17m in new equity at Natireva via Natireva owner Air Moana’s Natireva equity-strengthening, including a EUR5m private-investor tranche through Rattel AERO and local financing platforms. Drug Use Warning: A French-language justice briefing says meth consumption hit a record in April 2026, while later data shows a June drop—alongside rising MDMA and continued cocaine trends—fueling renewed pressure on prevention and enforcement. Pacific Islands Forum Politics: Leaders wrapped up in Palau with a “register concern” stance on China’s July missile test (no full condemnation), while Nauru dissented; the summit also set future Forum hosts, including French Polynesia in 2031. French Polynesia Sovereignty Move: Oscar Temaru (Tavini Huiraatira) is preparing a UN-bound statement on full sovereignty for Maohi Nui, alongside a petition to show public support for decolonization. Regional Security Debate: Civil society urged a pause on plans to integrate police, military and intelligence structures under JHoPS, warning governments and communities need a real say. Water & Wastewater Meeting in Papeete: French Polynesia will host the 10th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting and related PWWA conference in Papeete (Aug 31–Sep 4), focusing on governance and climate-resilient service delivery.