Deep-Sea Health & Climate Risk: New reporting on polymetallic nodules in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone spotlights how deep-sea mining could collide with fragile, poorly understood ocean life—an issue that matters for Pacific food and health. Ocean Governance Power Imbalance: A legal expert warns that behind-the-scenes diplomacy on ocean and climate deals often sidelines Pacific and Global South voices, even when public promises sound stronger. Tuvalu Fossil-Fuel Scrutiny: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo says AFP’s revelation that the Tuvalu Trust Fund (managed by Mercer) invested in oil and coal is “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings—an especially sensitive issue for a country facing sea-level rise and climate-linked health threats. EU Seafood Safety for Pacific Vessels: In Suva, Tuvalu and other Pacific fisheries officials trained on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels, tied to stricter cold-chain limits to reduce risks like histamine poisoning. Youth, Jobs, and Trust in Tuvalu: A survey of young Tuvaluans points to unemployment as the top driver of poverty and highlights frustration that development and decision-making feel concentrated in Funafuti. Tuvalu Infrastructure Support: Tuvalu and the Asian Development Bank reviewed ongoing projects and future priorities, focusing on clean water, power reliability, outer-island connectivity, and protecting reefs and fisheries. Energy Cost Shock Warning: UNCTAD warns oil-price spikes could hit vulnerable economies—including SIDS—with a potential US$20.4 billion annual increase in import bills, squeezing funding for essential services. Samoa Agrifood Innovation: FAO and the EU-backed STODAS project wrapped Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition, supporting agrifood entrepreneurs and food-security-focused innovation.