Methane Push After Fish Kill: Pacific leaders are pressing for a global methane treaty after El Niño-linked reef die-offs in Micronesia, with FSM warning voluntary pledges aren’t enough and calling methane action “primary” and urgent. Tuvalu UN Climate Position: Tuvalu has endorsed the UN Secretary-General’s methane call, backing a fossil-fuel phase-out and saying it will deepen methane work as a co-chair for a 2027 transition conference. Nakamal Agreement Update (Vanuatu–Australia): Australia and Vanuatu have signed a watered-down security pact: no foreign military bases on Vanuatu territory, but Vanuatu will consult Australia on third-party involvement in critical infrastructure—while keeping it free from militarisation and unauthorised interference. Pacific Banking Resilience: Pacific governments met in Majuro to strengthen correspondent banking links, aiming to keep international payments and trade flowing while tackling anti-money laundering and resilience. Tuvalu Trust Fund Transparency Fight: Australia refused AFP access to internal documents on the Tuvalu Trust Fund, saying release could cause diplomatic “damage,” as scrutiny grows over fossil-linked investments. Tuvalu Security Support: Australia’s Royal Navy minehunters are surveying Nanumea Lagoon for explosive remnants of war to help Tuvalu plan safer disposal. Regional Economic Strain: Finance ministers in Majuro warned of a “triple shock” from fuel insecurity, import costs, and food vulnerability, with growth forecasts cooling across the Blue Pacific.