Pacific Peace Push: Pacific Islands Forum leaders issued a global appeal for peace, urging UN Charter-based dialogue over conflict and warning that war and insecurity bring devastating harm. Tuvalu Youth in Commonwealth Planning: Tuvalu youth leader Eleala Avanitele was selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum international task force, helping shape programme, policy ideas and logistics ahead of CHOGM in Antigua. COP31 Ocean and Climate Envoys: The Pacific’s COP31 envoys were formally appointed, including Fiji MP Inia Seruiratu as Ocean Envoy, PNG’s Ruel Yamuna on climate finance, and the Marshall Islands’ Kristina Eonemto Stege on keeping 1.5°C within reach—aimed at lifting Pacific priorities into COP31 negotiations in Türkiye. Tuvalu Climate Justice in the Spotlight: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo said the ICJ’s climate advisory opinion is a “milestone,” shifting the debate from moral duty to legal commitment and arguing vulnerable island states must be compensated for climate damages. Blue Communities Award: Tuvalu received the PLANET AQUA Award (Blue Communities category) at Venice Climate Week 2026 for water resilience and climate leadership. Fossil Fuel Treaty Pressure: Pacific Climate Warriors urged more governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, highlighting Tuvalu’s earlier endorsement. Tuvalu Ocean Policy: Tuvalu used World Oceans Day to soft-launch its first National Ocean Policy, framing the ocean as the core of identity and resilience. Regional Alert: A major Philippines earthquake triggered tsunami advisories across much of the Pacific, including Tuvalu, with coastal agencies told to follow local guidance.