Climate & Rights: Kiribati secured a seat on the UN Commission on the Status of Women for 2026–2030, a first for the atoll nation and a chance to elevate climate-linked pressures on women and girls, from food and water stress to migration and rising costs. Sea-Level Rise & Nationhood: Pacific leaders are pushing for stronger international rules as sea-level rise threatens sovereignty and maritime rights; Tuvalu is arguing that rising seas can’t erase statehood, while the UN General Assembly endorsed an ICJ advisory opinion that failing to protect the climate system breaches international law. Deep-Sea Governance: The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority sent Kiribati representatives to a regional workshop on deep seabed sustainable blue growth, focusing on state responsibilities, environmental governance, data management, and capacity building. Kiribati Tourism: Kiribati’s border reopening is expected to revive tourism, with weekly and fortnightly flight plans connecting Tarawa to hubs like Nadi and Honiara. Food Safety for Fisheries: EU-backed training in Suva for Kiribati and other Pacific states prepares national authorities for new EU freezer-vessel food safety rules, aimed at keeping access to the EU seafood market. Kiribati Climate Culture: A Kiribati football push for 2030 World Cup qualifying frames sport as a way to keep the nation visible as sea levels rise.