UN Climate Push: UN chief António Guterres urged governments to adopt national plans to transition away from fossil fuels, with clear timelines and support for workers and communities, as climate shocks and energy insecurity rise. Sea-Level Rise Diplomacy: Tuvalu and other Rising Nations leaders backed the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise at New York events, with Prime Minister Philip Davis warning that the Pacific is already facing record-strength storms. Pacific UNGA81 Focus: Pacific Islands Forum leaders head to UNGA81 to press for climate action, ocean governance, and development finance, including pushing the Pacific Resilience Facility toward US$500m. Accountability in Funding: A UNODC adviser urged Pacific journalists to probe how climate and disaster funds are managed, stressing integrity built into preparedness from the start. Tuvalu-Australia Fossil Fuel Clash: Tuvalu’s climate minister said Australian aid “means little” while Canberra backs coal and gas expansion, citing fossil subsidies far larger than Pacific aid. Tuvalu Fisheries Support: Tuvalu Fisheries Authority seeks a preferred supplier for repair and maintenance of its vessels through 2030, including engineering support and planned maintenance training. Nature & Oceans: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a baseline study of Tokelau’s reefs and open ocean to guide future protection and marine planning.