Tuvalu Digital Nation Push: Tuvalu is moving to become a “Digital Nation” as sea-level rise threatens its land and state functions, aiming to preserve identity and governance even if physical territory is lost. Climate Finance Scrutiny: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s $200m climate trust fund has exposure to coal, gas and major oil assets via Mercer investments, and Tuvalu says it is reviewing the “fossil fuel exposure.” Education Skills Boost: UNICEF reports a $2.5m programme to upgrade Tuvalu teachers’ qualifications and classroom practice, reaching about 970 children and running to end-2029, with blended learning support for teachers on outer islands. Australia–Tuvalu Partnership: Tuvalu’s acting PM and finance minister Panapasi Nelesone met Australia’s Governor-General to reaffirm cooperation under Falepili, climate resilience work, and support for Tuvaluans settling in Australia, including housing and transport challenges. Regional Climate Coordination for COP31: Pacific officials met to plan pre-COP31 engagements hosted by Fiji and Tuvalu (5–8 Oct 2026) ahead of COP31 in Türkiye. FAO Forestry Exchange: FAO backed a Samoa–Fiji forestry training exchange on sustainable teak and pine production to strengthen climate resilience through seed propagation and harvesting skills. Solomon Islands Security Review: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secretive 2022 security pact with China after criticism over possible Chinese military access.