Climate Justice: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution endorsing last year’s International Court of Justice climate advisory opinion, a win that traces back to a Vanuatu-led push by Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change—now activists are urging momentum from courtrooms to negotiations. Violence Against Women: Vanuatu’s latest Second National Survey on Women’s Lives and Family Relationships reports partner violence by husbands/partners fell from 44% (2009) to 35% (2024), with faster recent progress—still too slow, but a clear cultural and policy signal. Tourism & Culture Links: The Vanuatu Tourism Office renewed its MOU with Fiji Airways, aiming to bring more international visitors through Nadi and spotlight Vanuatu’s culture, adventure and natural beauty. Regional Sports & Youth: Fiji’s national team is set to debut six young Extra Bula FC players against Vanuatu, highlighting a growing focus on youth pathways. Humanitarian Shelter: After a major Philippines earthquake, Save the Children warns displaced families—including children—need safe temporary shelters as schools and classrooms are badly damaged. Melanesian Music: Tourism Solomons backs “Aelan Riddim 26” in Honiara, bringing Vanuatu artists into a wider Melanesian creative spotlight. Pacific Marine Conservation: Papua New Guinea announced a Western Manus Marine Protected Area with a total fishing ban to protect about 200,000 km², linking into a Melanesian Ocean Corridor that includes Vanuatu.