Just Transition Rule of Law: UNEP says countries are moving beyond climate promises by embedding “just transition” into laws, public policy, institutions and even court decisions, stressing fairness for workers, Indigenous Peoples and affected communities. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Australia’s Penny Wong and Fiji’s Rabuka are urging world leaders to attend the pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, arguing leaders must see impacts firsthand as the Pacific warns warming is on the edge of being breached. IMO Shipping Emissions: Tuvalu is pushing a tougher IMO net-zero approach, while six Pacific states—including Tuvalu—argue the IMO Net-Zero Fund is essential so transitions don’t leave small states behind. Tuvalu Sea-Level Reality: New figures show 82% of Tuvalu’s population registered for Australia’s climate visa ballot as rising seas threaten homes and livelihoods. Regional Security Tensions: Australia’s new Fiji security treaties deepen alliance-style coordination, while Tuvalu-linked Pacific leaders’ talks also grapple with how to respond to China’s missile test near the nuclear-free zone. Tuvalu Underwater Cleanup: Australian-led teams identified over 11 tons of WWII munitions off Nanumea, with disposal pending Tuvaluan approval. Biodiversity Research in Samoa: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins surveying marine life across Samoa’s new protected areas to build baselines for ocean protection. GIS for the Triple Crisis: SPREP training in Nadi boosts Pacific geospatial skills to tackle biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution. Name Change in Naoero: Nauru officially becomes the Republic of Naoero, updating its code to NRO and its people to dei-Naoero.