Invasive Species Recovery: Tuvalu has eradicated rats from six islets—four in Nukufetau Atoll (Sakalua, Motumua, Teafuone, Teafuatule) and two in Funafuti Atoll—after years of invasive species pressure, with residents now reporting more birds and coconut crabs returning; the wider effort also reduced invasive yellow crazy ants and mosquitoes, aiming to protect native wildlife and keep islands useful for local communities. Worker Protections for Ocean Project: Tuvalu Fisheries Authority shared the Labour Management Procedure for the Tuvalu PROPER (World Bank) project, outlining fair employment, worker health and safety, non-discrimination, and safeguards against child and forced labour, plus a way for workers to raise grievances. Environmental & Community Safeguards: The Government of Tuvalu released the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan for Tuvalu PROPER, setting out how risks will be managed, including community health and safety, biodiversity conservation, stakeholder engagement, and grievance mechanisms. Heart Health Warning (Regional): A Fiji cardiologist says cardiovascular disease is the main killer in Fiji, linking deaths to lifestyle choices like higher reliance on canned, frozen, and fried foods, and noting the hospital handles about 15 cardiac surgeries per month, including patients referred from nearby Pacific nations including Tuvalu. Climate & Rights Push: Human rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to make human rights central to the second fossil-fuel transition conference, calling for rights-based legal obligations and a dedicated human rights workstream—not just broad recognition. Pacific Food Security Watch: Regional surveillance under Operation Island Chief 2026 identified 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four for illegal fishing and maritime crime, highlighting ongoing pressure on tuna resources across the Pacific.