Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Pacific Climate Envoys head to UNGA and New York Climate Week (21–25 Sept) to push ocean protection, faster access to climate finance, and keeping 1.5°C within reach ahead of Pre-COP in Fiji and Tuvalu (5–8 Oct) and COP31 in Türkiye (9–20 Nov). Media & Loss/Damage: SPREP’s Pacific Editors Forum adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, urging stronger Pacific storytelling on climate, biodiversity and pollution impacts. Tuvalu Climate Pushback: Tuvalu’s climate minister says Australia’s aid “means little” while Canberra backs coal and gas expansion, citing fossil fuel subsidies far larger than Pacific aid. UNGA81 Pacific Agenda: PIF leaders in New York will deliver a unified regional voice on climate change, ocean governance, development finance and sea-level rise, with a major focus on backing the Pacific Resilience Facility to reach US$500m by year-end. FIPIC/India Link: India has been placed on the Pacific Islands Forum “strategic partner stream,” with Jaishankar highlighting cooperation on healthcare, renewables, connectivity and capacity building. Maritime Security: Tonga is set to benefit from new US and Australian maritime security funding targeting illegal fishing and cross-border crime, including shiprider-style enforcement support. Labour Mobility: Australia released the full PALM eligibility list, including Tuvalu, with workers able to build skills, earn income and send remittances home. Energy Politics: A new coalition energy plan in Australia would roll back renewables incentives and net-zero targets, lifting nuclear bans and expanding support for coal, gas and nuclear. Regional Governance & Data: Pacific leaders also discussed digital connectivity priorities—affordable access, cyber-security and safer digital spaces—alongside sovereignty and data protection.