COP31 Prep: Pacific senior officials met in a hybrid session to align regional climate priorities ahead of COP31, with Fiji and Tuvalu set to host pre-COP events from 5–8 October 2026. Climate Mobility & Rights: A new analysis links climate change to rising risks of statelessness in the Asia-Pacific, pointing to the Falepili Treaty’s real-world climate migration pathway for Tuvaluans. Tuvalu Finance Under Scrutiny: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s $200m climate trust fund—managed by Mercer—has fossil-fuel exposure via stakes in coal, gas and major oil assets; Tuvalu says it is reviewing the exposure. Fisheries & Trade Rules: The WTO’s Fisheries Subsidies Agreement is in force, but “Fish 2” talks could stall if India, Indonesia and the United States don’t move forward—raising stakes for Pacific fishers and exporters. Regional Enforcement: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks of surveillance across Pacific EEZs and nearby high seas, with Tuvalu among participating countries to deter IUU fishing. Pacific Business Brief: The ADB is preparing fuel-crisis support for Pacific governments, with Fiji already receiving a US$200m budget-support loan. Education Funding: USP’s council in Tonga adopted audited 2025 accounts and reviewed 2026 forecasts, flagging rising costs and affordability pressures while appointing Tuvalu’s Governor-General as USP Chancellor from 1 July 2026.