Aviation & Connectivity: Tuvalu chaired RAMM4, where 13 Pacific nations agreed on a shared regional aviation framework and backed the ICAO Implementation Support Roadmap to strengthen safety oversight, cut costs, and improve links across the Blue Pacific. Fisheries & Market Access: Tuvalu and other Pacific Competent Authorities trained on EU tuna freezing rules tied to refrigerant and onboard cooling requirements—critical for keeping access to the EU’s high-value tuna market. Tuvalu Finance & Climate Credibility: An AFP investigation says the Tuvalu Trust Fund—set up to support development—holds fossil fuel-linked investments, drawing sharp criticism given Tuvalu’s climate advocacy. Tuvalu Fisheries Management: The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority approved a July–August 2026 exemption to the FAD closure for nine vessels, with strict limits on FAD sets and reporting requirements. Clean Shipping: Seven Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership in Majuro to coordinate a low-carbon maritime transition, including low-carbon vessels, resilient ports, and skilled workers. Energy Security & Regional Resilience: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva, leaders framed the fuel crisis as an economic security threat and discussed PNG’s push for smaller refineries to support regional fuel needs. COP31 Ocean Leadership: Pacific climate envoys were formally appointed ahead of COP31, including Fiji’s Inia Seruiratu as Ocean Envoy to advance ocean protection and coastal resilience.