Climate Finance & Resilience: The Global Environment Facility has approved NZ$24.2m in grants for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to fund early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure, with NZ$74.3m more expected in co-financing to cut damage from floods, rising seas, cyclones and coastal erosion. COP31 Prep & Tuvalu Spotlight: Australia’s push to get world leaders to attend pre-COP events in the Pacific ahead of COP31 is facing hurdles, with Tuvalu expected to host a smaller leaders’ group as part of the lead-up to the Türkiye summit. Biodiversity Talks for Pacific Priorities: Pacific delegations are in Nairobi for COP17-linked science and implementation meetings, pushing priorities tied to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, including monitoring, marine and coastal biodiversity and business-and-nature work. Digital Skills & Women in Telco: PTC has signed an exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco, moving the initiative onto a formal regional platform to expand opportunities for youth and women in STEM and digital infrastructure across the Pacific. Waste & Pollution Cooperation: SPREP is coordinating progress under SWAP2, funded by AFD, with Tuvalu among nine countries working on cleaner waste management and pollution reduction. Housing Affordability Lens: A global affordability map places Tuvalu among markets where home prices are relatively harder to match with incomes, using a price-to-income ratio benchmark. Maritime Enforcement: Tuvalu police intercepted an illegal Chinese longliner operating in national waters after receiving support from Sea Shepherd, highlighting ongoing pressure on fisheries compliance. Virtual Island Summit: The free Virtual Island Summit returns 15–17 September 2026, with sessions on adapting to change, transforming systems and mobilising action for island communities.