Tuvalu climate action and culture: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo told the UN General Assembly sea-level rise is “a present reality,” pointing to reclaimed elevated land on Funafuti (15.3 hectares so far) and digital efforts to safeguard national identity. Sea-level rise statehood protections: World leaders unanimously approved a UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise, affirming continued statehood and UN membership even if territory becomes uninhabitable, and keeping maritime zones stable. Pacific push for reform: Tonga’s PM Lord Fakafanua urged UN and global system reform, stronger climate action, and ocean protection, warning the Pacific must not become a staging ground for military escalation. Just transition planning: Ireland and Tuvalu agreed to co-host a 2027 conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels, framing it as energy security and sovereignty. Media on loss and damage: Pacific editors adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration to improve reporting on climate harms beyond money. Voyage postponed by weather: Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia’s trip to Fiji and Tuvalu was delayed by cold fronts and gale-force winds, with visits now potentially pushed to May 2027. Climate science in the region: Australia’s CSIRO will lead a Pacific Ocean research voyage starting 27 September, with Tuvalu included in the route. Climate finance access: Pacific leaders, including Tuvalu-linked voices, renewed calls for grants and faster, fairer funding that matches real impacts.