UNESCO Watch: French Polynesia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites are under scrutiny after a June 1 report by the Territorial Chamber of Accounts flagged gaps in how Taputapuatea marae and the Marquesas Islands are managed and monitored, including outdated visitor panels and weak checks on historical accuracy. Ocean Governance & Culture: On World Ocean Day, French Polynesia is highlighted for conservation-led tourism, with Tainui Ātea described as the world’s largest marine protected area and a model for protecting marine heritage while supporting visitors. Whale Rights Lawmaking: The Moananui Sanctuary Trust released two model sets of whale-protection laws for Pacific public consultation, framing whales as kin and pushing for legal rights and ocean guardianship rooted in Indigenous tradition. Sustainable Hospitality: Hilton Hotel Tahiti in Papeete received Green Globe certification, spotlighting its partnership with OceanIA and a solar-powered observation platform blending conservation, education, and innovation. Travel Links: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti activated a codeshare from June 3, letting travelers book one ticket for international flights plus inter-island connections to places like Bora Bora and Rarotonga. Regional Decolonisation: Pacific leaders renewed calls that decolonisation is still unfinished decades after nuclear testing, linking nuclear legacies to self-determination and resistance across the region. Marine Protection Push: A global ocean-protection roundup points to French Polynesia’s Tainui Ātea and the UN high seas treaty as key steps toward the “30 by 30” goal—while stressing that announcements must turn into real protection.