IMO Net-Zero Framework: Governments head back to IMO talks next month, with shipping policy groups warning that reopening the Net-Zero deal could weaken climate rules just as disasters pile up. Pacific Climate–Peace Nexus: A new Pacific policy brief argues the region should move from a “climate-conflict” framing to approaches rooted in social cohesion, culture, and ecological stewardship. Pre-COP31 Push: Forum foreign ministers backed stronger regional climate action ahead of COP31, calling for more finance, renewables investment, and Pacific leadership. Tuvalu at IMO: Tuvalu and other Pacific states argue the IMO Net-Zero Fund is a “functional requirement” for a fair transition, while Tuvalu’s proposal would raise compliance costs and reshape how payments flow. El Niño Impacts: Fiji and Papua New Guinea are preparing for drier months, with Fiji warning of possible drastic water measures and PNG planning a partial Port Moresby water shutdown. Samoa Ocean Science: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a Samoa expedition to survey biodiversity across new marine protected areas, aiming to strengthen ocean protection plans with local partnerships. Fiji Climate Science for Policy: Fiji’s environment minister highlights how Pacific science and technical support are feeding Pre-COP31 and COP31 decisions, including sea-level modelling for Tuvalu. U.N. Peacekeeping: Tuvalu deploys its first police officers to a U.N. peacekeeping mission. SPC + University Research Link: The University of Auckland and SPC formalised a partnership to expand Pacific-led research in areas like climate resilience, ocean governance, and public health.