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Climate & Food Security: Pacific leaders heard new modelling warning that warming beyond 1.5°C could cut tuna access fees by up to US$90m a year and slash coastal catches, with flooding risks rising sharply for places like Tuvalu. Regional Climate Reality: A UN-backed UNEP assessment says the world is set to overshoot 1.5°C soon, shifting the focus to limiting and shortening damage. AI Governance: Forum leaders endorsed the Pacific’s first collective AI principles, calling for human-centred, safe AI aligned with Pacific values, and agreed to consider a regional AI governance framework in 2027. Digital & Institutional Reform: Leaders also backed stronger political leadership, better coordination, and reforms to improve how the Forum drafts communiqués and manages partnerships. Climate Finance Access: The Green Climate Fund promised faster approvals and more direct access for Pacific national and regional institutions, aiming to reduce intermediaries. Security & Drugs: Australia and Pacific leaders backed Waqa Moana, a Pacific-led maritime security push against illicit trafficking, alongside major funding for police and defence support. China Missile Test Fallout: The Forum registered concern over China’s ICBM test and urged at least 24-hour advance notice, with Naoero dissenting and China defending its “defensive” policy. Palau–Taiwan Pressure: Palau hosted a tense week as China accused it of “weaponising tourism” and pushed back against Taiwan’s participation, while Taiwan promoted drone “diplomacy” to allies. Energy Transition in Palau: Australia delivered battery storage for Palau’s grid upgrade, aiming to boost renewables and cut diesel use. Local Governance Angle: Qantas doubled peak-season Palau flights, betting on tourism demand as Palau expands its economy.

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