Climate & Legal Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ advisory opinion saying states have a legal duty to limit global warming to 1.5°C, a move the US opposed—setting up fresh momentum for climate litigation that matters for Tuvalu’s long-term risk planning. Tuvalu Fossil-Fuel Exposure: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s $200m government trust fund, managed by Mercer, holds stakes tied to coal, gas and major oil refining; Tuvalu says it’s reviewing the fund’s fossil-fuel exposure. Marine Food Security: A new analysis warns that Super El Niño can disrupt plankton productivity, weaken upwelling, and destabilize fisheries—directly threatening coastal and island food security. Pacific Trade & Ports: A Quad plan to invest in Fiji port infrastructure aims to challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance, with Suva positioned as a regional logistics hub. Fisheries Subsidies Rules: The WTO fisheries subsidies deal is in force, but “Fish 2” progress could stall if key countries drag negotiations—an issue for Pacific fishers and exporters. Pacific Business Watch: The ADB is preparing fuel-crisis support for Pacific states, while the region also tracks minerals diplomacy and governance fallout around a Pacific trust. COP31 Cost Debate: Australia’s COP31 travel and staffing spending is under fire, with Tuvalu-relevant Pacific partners in the mix for pre-COP and leaders’ events in October 2026.