Tuvalu at the tipping point: NASA-linked analysis warns the nine coral atolls of Tuvalu sit only about two metres above sea level, with rising seas, storms and ocean variability already harming life and threatening whether the country remains habitable. Pacific climate diplomacy: Pacific Climate Ministers met in Sydney to push a united agenda for Pre-COP31 and COP31, using the ICJ’s July 2025 climate advisory opinion as the legal foundation for negotiations and pressing for stronger climate finance and action on the 1.5°C limit. Tuvalu pushes for delivery, not promises: At the UN High-Level Political Forum, Tuvalu’s Deputy PM and Finance Minister Panapasi Nelesone said SDG progress depends on urgent global support as sea-level rise, droughts and shocks widen the gap between ambition and capacity. Oceans under pressure: A new report highlights how the ocean absorbs most excess heat from greenhouse gases, driving ocean warming, stronger storms and rising seas—key risks for Tuvalu. Climate mobility spotlight: Australia’s Falepili Mobility Pathway with Tuvalu shows demand is surging, raising hard questions about how fast people can move compared with how quickly fragile states can recover. Nanumea lagoon ordnance check: Tuvalu received findings from an Australian underwater survey in Nanumea Lagoon: dozens of unexploded wartime bombs and ammunition were found, with officials saying there’s very low immediate danger but removal is recommended to avoid long-term environmental risks. Regional unity tested by security: Analysts say Pacific efforts to uphold an “ocean of peace” vision are strained after China’s missile test near Tuvalu, with some countries’ different ties making consensus harder.