Climate & Rights: Human rights groups are urging Tuvalu and Ireland to make human rights a core, enforceable part of the second Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels conference—pushing for a dedicated rights workstream and concrete implementation, not just recognition. Health & Community Resilience: A new policy brief argues the Pacific should frame climate security through a climate–peace nexus—centred on social cohesion, cultural continuity, relational security and ecological stewardship—rather than only a climate–conflict lens. Tuvalu–Japan Cooperation: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo has invited Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi to the Pre-COP31 Leaders’ Event, with talks also covering climate resilience, maritime transport, digital connectivity, renewable energy, health, education, fisheries and community development. Regional Health-Relevant Research: The University of Auckland and the Pacific Community (SPC) formalised a partnership to expand Pacific-led research and training, including work in public health and climate resilience. Food & Nutrition Security: The Forum Fisheries Agency is shifting focus toward value retention and economic development for Pacific tuna, linking fisheries to food security and livelihoods. Maritime Safety & Public Health: Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest in an IUU fishing crackdown—important for protecting tuna resources that underpin nutrition across the region.