Climate & Money: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s $200m climate trust fund—managed by Mercer—has invested in coal mining, gas exploration and a major crude oil refinery, prompting Tuvalu to review its “fossil fuel exposure” after activists warned it clashes with the country’s push to phase out fossil fuels. Education: Tuvalu launched a $2.5m programme to upgrade teacher qualifications so all teachers meet a Bachelor of Education requirement, with support from GPE, UNICEF and USP’s Institute of Education. Regional Higher Ed: The University of the South Pacific Council met in Tonga, adopting USP’s 2025 audited accounts and reviewing 2026 finances, while appointing Tuvalu’s Governor-General as USP Chancellor from 1 July 2026. Pacific Mobility Costs: New Zealand’s visa fee cuts and longer Pacific visas could cost the government $1–2m a year, with officials saying the system will be funded via budget transfers. Work Rights Debate: New Zealand’s ACT clarified its proposed $6/day charge on temporary visa holders would not apply to RSE seasonal workers—after earlier confusion about whether it would. Pacific Diplomacy: Taiwan’s Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan highlighted cooperation with Pacific allies including Tuvalu, linking climate resilience, the blue economy and women’s empowerment. Climate Science: A report on Super El Niño warns extreme warming can disrupt marine ecosystems and fisheries, threatening food security and livelihoods across island nations.