French Polynesia UN Mission: The territory’s Assembly backed a call for a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour, aiming to assess conditions and aspirations and reopen dialogue with France—while President Moetai Brotherson stressed any future must be decided by the people through an internationally recognized democratic process. EU Overseas Territories Funding: EU development lawmakers pushed for stronger support and more oversight for overseas countries and territories, including Greenland, calling for more funding and democratic scrutiny as geostrategic competition grows. Pacific Climate Reality Check: A Pacific forum highlighted how even small sea-level rises can trigger much worse flooding and food shocks for atoll nations, with risks compounding as warming increases. Bezos Earth Fund Grants: Bezos Earth Fund announced $25M more for ocean conservation across Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu, targeting protection of at least 30% of marine waters by 2030. Travel & Cruises (Tahiti focus): A new “Tempting Tahiti” offer promises $1,000 shipboard credit on select 2026–27 French Polynesia sailings (book by end of October), while cruise operators keep expanding South Pacific itineraries. Aviation Loyalty Update: Alaska Airlines reclassified partners and added Air Rarotonga and Air Tahiti as “coming soon,” with booking and mile rules still unclear.