Clean Energy & Investment: The ISA and World Bank launched a Pacific SIDS solar dialogue in Bali, pushing investment-ready solar and storage projects and spotlighting a 220MW solar-plus-storage tender pipeline in Mauritius that Fiji and other Pacific states can model. EU Seafood Compliance: Fiji and other Pacific fisheries authorities trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific-flagged vessels, tightening freezing temperatures and traceability to protect market access. Fuel Pressure on Households & Transport: Fiji’s fuel caps and wider Pacific energy costs remain a major drag, with taxi and bus operators in Fiji calling for urgent relief and faster subsidy processing as rising fuel bills squeeze earnings and passenger demand. Climate Finance Push: Fiji urged donors to make climate funding simpler and faster for small island states, warning current processes are too slow as sea-level rise and extreme weather threaten GDP and livelihoods. Waste-to-Energy Fallout: Fiji’s Environment Department rejected the Vuda waste-to-energy EIA, while opponents say the developer could still pursue better-scaled waste solutions. Regional Trade & Security: Pacific trade officials met to shape the region’s trade agenda, and Forum foreign ministers backed a regional response mechanism to manage Middle East-linked economic and security risks. Connectivity Boost: Fiji Airways confirmed direct Nadi–Nouméa flights returning from September 22, aiming to lift tourism and regional business travel. Skills & Jobs: Pacific Polytech’s Labasa graduation highlighted workforce needs as Fiji continues to face skills gaps from overseas labour mobility.