Pacific Climate Finance Push: Palau’s Whipps and Naoero’s Adeang used Fiji’s Pre-COP31 to demand faster, grant-based climate funding and real emissions cuts, warning the 1.5°C goal is slipping and communities are already paying the price. COP31 Pressure on Emissions: Ministers and delegates backed stronger action to curb warming and protect oceans, while youth rejected “false solutions” like deep-sea mining. Fiji’s Resilience Funding: Fiji pledged US$10m over five years to the Pacific Resilience Facility, plus Australia-backed coastal resilience support across Fiji and the region. Climate Finance Gap: A new analysis says the Pacific faces a shortfall up to $8.9b a year for adaptation, loss and damage, and renewable transition. Coal Accountability in Australia: Australia’s High Court ruled NSW must consider “scope 3” emissions impacts when approving coal expansion—sparking fresh calls for COP31 leaders to apply the law at home. Trade & Industry: Fiji’s finance officials say the Fiji-Australia treaty can help exports, but domestic upgrades in agri-business and infrastructure are key. Energy for Remote Communities: Australia-backed solar projects in PNG will power remote homes and schools, including Bougainville education sites. Business Networking: The PNG-Fiji Business Council launched a partner- and market-matching drive for SMEs. Sports: Navua FC started strong in the FMF IDC, while Labasa edged Suva in another pool match.