Tuvalu climate policy: Tuvalu has endorsed the UN Secretary-General’s call for urgent global methane action and says it will deepen methane solutions work as co-chair of a major fossil-fuel transition conference in 2027, citing methane’s role in near-term warming and concern over emissions from fossil fuel and coal activities. Trust fund transparency: Australia has refused to release internal papers on how it invests the Tuvalu Trust Fund, despite AFP reporting exposure to coal, gas and oil-linked assets; Australia says releasing the documents could harm diplomatic relations, while Tuvalu’s fund remains a key climate-finance lifeline. Regional banking access: Pacific governments are pushing to protect correspondent banking links, with a steering meeting in Majuro reviewing progress on a project to keep international payments and trade flowing, alongside anti-money laundering and resilience planning. Fuel-cost pressure: Pacific finance leaders meet in Majuro amid a “triple shock” of fuel insecurity, import-cost inflation and food vulnerability, with diesel price spikes reported across the region and renewed calls to expand solar and other alternatives. Fisheries governance: Tuvalu has introduced Fisheries Management Regulations 2025 to tighten licensing, monitoring and enforcement, aiming to safeguard marine resources for livelihoods and economic development.