Fisheries & Oceans Governance: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting wrapped up in Wellington on 2 July, with Tuvalu among ministers backing the next chair and adopting a communiqué on regional fisheries priorities. Tuvalu Procurement (Oceanscape): Tuvalu Fisheries Authority is calling for Expressions of Interest for a Project Procurement Officer for the TV PROPER World Bank-funded oceans resilience programme (2-year consultancy). Climate Adaptation Funding: The GEF has approved four Pacific climate adaptation projects, including initiatives for Tuvalu, to prepare studies and design for flood, sea-level rise and coastal erosion resilience. Methane Push for Pacific Food Security: Tuvalu endorsed the UN Secretary-General’s call for global methane action, linking methane to urgent near-term warming and urging stronger methane focus alongside fossil fuel phase-out. El Niño Impacts: SPREP highlighted that El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities, as Pacific communities plan for changing rainfall and ocean conditions. Energy Costs (Regional): Fiji and Samoa announced July fuel and LPG price reductions, reflecting improving global market conditions but warning volatility remains. Security & Infrastructure: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement, reshaping how critical infrastructure engagement is handled—an issue Pacific businesses will watch closely.