Shipping Decarbonisation: Tuvalu is pushing the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework in a tougher direction for 2028–2035, including higher remedial unit prices and a shift toward paying into the IMO Net Zero Fund—while other proposals range from strengthening measures to removing GHG pricing. Pacific Climate Policy: Six Pacific states say the IMO Net-Zero Fund is a “functional requirement” for mid-term shipping cuts, arguing it must be built alongside fuel-intensity and zero-emission fuel rules so small states aren’t left behind. Regional Security & China: Australia’s new Fiji defence treaties add explicit mutual obligations and target “third parties,” with reporting framing them as part of a broader Pacific strategy that constrains China’s security links. Tuvalu Frontline Spotlight: Tuvalu is urging leaders to see the climate crisis firsthand as Australia weighs whether a pre-COP31 meeting should include ministers instead of only heads of government. Energy Resilience: Fiji’s Solar Scholars trained local staff and installed a solar PV system at FCOSS to keep disaster coordination running during power outages. Climate Science for Adaptation: Fiji’s environment minister highlights Pacific Community work using climate, ocean, fisheries and geoscience data—plus sea-level rise modelling for Tuvalu—to guide adaptation planning. Maritime Risk: Reports say Houthi strikes are extending beyond declared blockade zones, with risk assessed as critical across key straits and routes. Identity & Governance: Nauru officially renamed itself the Republic of Naoero, updating the country code from NRU to NRO and shifting the citizen demonym to dei-Naoero.