Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly endorsed a landmark International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate obligations, backing the idea that failing to protect the climate system is a breach of international law—an important win for climate-vulnerable states. Sea-Level Rise & Statehood: Tuvalu is pushing hard in UN negotiations on a sea-level rise declaration, arguing rising seas cannot erase sovereignty or legal identity as flooding and freshwater damage worsen across its atolls. Kiribati & Rising Seas: A Kiribati World Cup dream is framed as “this may be our last chance,” with sea-level rise threatening habitability and pushing the country to plan for a future beyond today’s map. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: SBMA attended regional deep seabed talks in Fiji focused on state responsibilities, environmental governance, and data management—while another report warns seabed minerals are increasingly tied to geopolitics as major powers race for access. Blue Pacific Diplomacy: Pacific leaders renewed calls for peace and UN Charter principles amid rising costs and supply-chain shocks, reaffirming the Pacific Way of resolving tensions peacefully. Tourism Restart (Kiribati): Kiribati’s border reopening is set to revive tourism, with new flight links and operators preparing for a return to fuller work and visitor bookings.