Tuvalu Education & Human Capital: Tuvalu launched a $2.5m teacher-qualification upgrade to meet new Bachelor of Education requirements, directly supporting about 970 children through classroom-focused training. Tuvalu & Regional Climate Diplomacy: Australia and Türkiye issued a joint COP31 Presidency letter, flagging clean energy, electrification and resilient infrastructure as shared priorities, with Fiji and Tuvalu hosting pre-COP and a leaders’ meeting in October 2026. Pacific Youth for COP31: UNDP is convening Pacific talanoa dialogues in Suva from 2 June to bring underrepresented youth voices into the region’s climate agenda ahead of COP31. Fisheries Security (Tuvalu included): Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks of Pacific-led surveillance against illegal fishing, with Tuvalu participating alongside other island states and support from partners including Australia and New Zealand. Climate Accountability Push: The UN General Assembly backed a landmark ICJ-linked climate resolution (141-8), strengthening the legal case for state action—despite US opposition. COP31 Cost Controversy: Australia’s COP travel and staffing spending is under fire, with critics citing nearly $500k in travel costs and a growing political clash over climate conference expenses. Higher Education Governance: USP’s council in Tonga reviewed finances and adopted 2025 audited statements, appointing Tuvalu’s Governor-General as USP Chancellor from 1 July 2026.