PACNEWS IN FOCUS — Hooked on diesel: the economy looking to kick the habit Pacific island of Palau is fundraising for a pivot to clean energy13. The proposed Pacific Youth Development Framework will now be strengthened before it is submitted to the Fifth Pacific Ministers for Youth Meeting in December. Seven thematic priority areas were considered alongside funding, monitoring and evaluation, regional partnerships and the role of national youth councils. Regular communication and reporting to national youth constituencies were also identified as necessary to strengthen transparency, trust and meaningful participation. Its endorsement follows Samoa’s launch of a National Youth Policy for 2026 to 2031 and the re-establishment of a national youth advisory mechanism.