Tuvalu–Japan Climate & Health Cooperation: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo has invited Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi to attend the Pre-COP31 Leaders’ Event in Funafuti, with talks also covering climate resilience, maritime transport, digital connectivity, renewable energy, and areas like health and education. Rights-Based Climate Transition: Human rights groups (including FIDH) have urged Tuvalu and Ireland, co-hosts of the 2nd Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels Conference, to ensure climate action is implemented in practice—not just promised—so human rights and environmental defenders are protected. Pacific Fisheries for Food Security: The Forum Fisheries Agency is shifting toward “value retention” and economic development under the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035, aiming to strengthen livelihoods and food security while keeping tuna resources well managed. Public Health Access Gap (Opinion): A South Africa clinic delay highlights how overwhelmed health systems and limited staffing can leave communities waiting for basic services—an issue Tuvalu readers may watch as a cautionary tale for local health planning. Pacific Climate–Peace Approach: A new policy brief argues the Pacific should focus on climate–peace solutions rooted in social cohesion, culture, and ecological stewardship, not just climate–conflict framing. Research Partnerships for Health & Resilience: The University of Auckland and the Pacific Community (SPC) formalized a partnership to expand Pacific-led research, including public health and climate resilience work.