Climate Finance Scrutiny: Tuvalu’s $200m climate trust fund is under review after an AFP investigation found it has exposure to coal mining, gas exploration and a major crude refinery, managed via Mercer—prompting Tuvalu climate advocates to call it “really shocking” given the country’s frontline impacts. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: A new “just transition away from fossil fuels” conference in Colombia (59 countries) backed a Fossil Fuel Treaty concept, including a just transition, a non-proliferation pillar to stop expansion, and an equitable phase-out led by wealthy states. Legal Climate Pressure: The UN General Assembly endorsed an ICJ climate ruling, backing states’ duties under international law and urging emission cuts and fossil-fuel subsidy elimination—while the US and other fossil-fuel producers voted against. Regional Security & Fisheries: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up with Pacific-led surveillance across 10 EEZs, including Tuvalu, with vessel inspections and deterrence efforts against IUU fishing supported by partners. Education Investment: Tuvalu’s investment in teacher training is set to benefit 970 children, as regional institutions also review finances and sustainability at USP’s council meeting in Tonga. COP31 Prep: Australia and Türkiye flagged vehicle electrification as a COP31 priority, with Fiji and Tuvalu hosting pre-COP events in October 2026.