Pacific Fisheries Security: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks of coordinated surveillance across the Western and Central Pacific, with Kiribati among participating countries; authorities carried out 61 vessel inspections and flagged more than 200 detections to deter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Climate Accountability (ICJ): The UN General Assembly backed the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate duties, with 141 votes in favour, strengthening the push for emissions cuts and climate-related human rights protections—an issue Vanuatu and Pacific islands have driven hard. Nuclear Justice: Kiribati and the Marshall Islands renewed calls at the UN for nuclear justice, citing the ongoing harms of decades-old testing and urging accountability for affected communities. Sustainable Ocean Food: Fiji and Kiribati signed an MOU to expand sandfish (sea cucumber) aquaculture, aiming to grow livelihoods while protecting marine biodiversity and supporting the Pacific Blue Economy. Tourism Data for Kiribati: The SPTO and Kiribati’s Tourism Authority released the 2025 International Visitor Survey report, detailing visitor spending and perceptions to guide greener, evidence-based tourism planning. Regional Mobility Costs: Kiribati-relevant Pacific visa fee cuts and longer default visas are expected to reduce revenue for governments, raising questions about funding for immigration systems. Geopolitics & Security Tech: A report from the Solomon Islands highlights backlash after Chinese police introduced fingerprinting and palm-print collection via a surveillance system—raising concerns about privacy and data rights.