Ocean Policy & Funding: The first African Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa ended with 320 new commitments worth $6.4 billion for ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience, and “blue economy” projects—explicitly including work tied to French Polynesia. French Polynesia Marine Protection: President Moetai Brotherson announced fully protected waters now cover about 30% of French Polynesia’s EEZ, adding 520,000 km² and limiting industrial fishing and seabed mining, while keeping artisanal fishing access. U.S.-Pacific Diplomacy: Senior U.S. officials called a White House summit with a dozen Pacific leaders “collaborative” and said Washington is “listening,” with new infrastructure pledges and additional $200 million sought for climate, growth, illegal fishing, and public health. Regional Security & Disaster Response: Exercise MARARA 26 in Tahiti showcased multinational readiness, including the French-led Pacific Response Group, which is building interoperability for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief across the region. UN Decolonisation Pressure: The UN Special Committee on Decolonisation renewed calls for action on New Caledonia and French Polynesia, alongside Guam and Tokelau, with draft resolutions focused on information-sharing and visiting missions. Maritime Enforcement: The U.S. Coast Guard launched Operation Blue Pacific to deter illegal fishing, drug and people smuggling, including patrols involving French Polynesia and other Oceania partners.