Child Health: WHO data puts obesity at 38% among Niuean children and adolescents aged 5–19, amid a global rise linked to factors including food marketing, activity and sleep. Niue’s Ocean Model: Niue Ocean Wide Trust is a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize. Its community-led approach supports stewardship of more than 300,000 square kilometres of marine territory, including a protected area covering about 40% of Niue’s exclusive economic zone. Pacific Climate Science: At pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji, regional leaders are pressing for ocean science, Indigenous knowledge and Pacific experience to shape climate decisions. Ocean acidification, rising seas and shifting tuna stocks are among the threats highlighted.