Climate Resilience Funding: The Global Environment Facility approved NZ$24.2m for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu to strengthen early warning systems and climate-resilient infrastructure, with more NZ$74.3m expected in co-financing to cut risks from floods, rising seas, cyclones and coastal erosion. Pacific Tech & Skills: PTC announced exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco (PacificWiT), moving the initiative onto a formal regional platform to expand opportunities for women and youth in STEM, digital connectivity and emerging tech across the Pacific. COP31 Prep in the Pacific: Tuvalu’s High Commissioner urged leaders to see the “human face” of climate change at pre-COP events, after Fiji and Tuvalu were named hosts for October activities ahead of COP31. Biodiversity Policy Track: Pacific delegations are pushing priorities at Nairobi’s CBD COP17 science and implementation meetings, including monitoring, synthetic biology, wildlife management and marine/coastal biodiversity. Digital Summit for Islanders: The Virtual Island Summit returns Sept 15–17, 2026, with a three-day focus on adapting to change, transforming systems, and mobilising action—free to attend online. Commonwealth Games (Tuvalu): Tuvalu’s Tarona Taafaki won the country’s first Commonwealth Games medal in Glasgow despite not fighting for it, due to competition draw rules that guaranteed bronze for semifinal losers. Cultural Heritage Link: The Marshall Islands and New Taipei City formalised a sister museum partnership to boost Austronesian heritage through research, exhibitions, education and professional exchanges.