Climate Finance Push: Fiji’s Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya urged faster, simpler climate funding for small island states, warning the world is moving too slowly as risks intensify. EU Fisheries Compliance: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in Suva to meet new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect 97% of Pacific vessels exporting to the bloc. Disaster Preparedness Gap: A new push argues governments should pre-arrange disaster financing so money is ready before storms, not scrambled during crises. Ocean Conservation by Youth: Students at Fiji’s Veivueti Kids Ocean Conference showcased coral-protection awareness, with the event expanding to more schools nationwide. Waste & Energy Setback in Vuda: Fiji’s Environment Department rejected TNG’s Vuda waste-to-energy and port EIA, citing major unresolved risks and gaps in the assessment. AI & Online Safety: University of Fiji vice-chancellor Shaista Shameem warned that AI use is hard to detect and should be addressed in the Online Safety Act review. Customs Tech Upgrade: At Fiji’s Oceania Customs Organisation conference, WCO officials said AI and digital tools are reshaping customs for faster trade and better enforcement. Regional Security/Infrastructure: Quad foreign ministers unveiled new Indo-Pacific initiatives, including a Fiji port infrastructure project and energy security efforts.