Carbon Markets Diplomacy: Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says officials from 11 of its 12 diplomatic allies are in Taipei for a three-day workshop on carbon credit cooperation, with training support from the Industrial Technology Research Institute. Marine Science for Climate Modeling: Virginia crabbers using sonar to remove “ghost pots” are also generating continuous seafloor depth data that scientists say can improve nearshore storm-surge and sea-level-rise models; the work is linked to NOAA funding that has also supported debris removal in Palau. Coral Chemistry Research: A study using coral carbonate pH records reports localized stability in Philippine waters, with patterns consistent with similar findings in Palau and Taiwan—pointing to reef productivity and ecosystem changes that may offset global ocean acidification. Regional Coral Monitoring & AI Tools: Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) helped deliver ReefCloud training in Kosrae, using AI image annotation to speed up coral reef data analysis for Micronesian environmental officers. Pacific Climate Accountability: Pacific leaders ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau are shifting from awareness to accountability, pushing for accessible climate finance and stronger implementation of existing commitments. AI Governance for Small States: UNDP highlights Pacific digital readiness efforts (5G and digital-first services, including AI tools in local languages) as the region prepares to shape global AI rules. Ocean Security Pushback: Peace groups urge Pacific leaders to keep the “Blue Pacific” a zone of peace and resist missile tests and war exercises as great-power competition intensifies. Illegal Fishing Enforcement: Tuvalu detained a Chinese longliner after allegations of AIS deception and expired fishing authorization, underscoring ongoing pressure on regional fisheries.