Marshall Islands Rights & Climate: UN Special Rapporteur Andrea Bolaños Vargas wrapped up a visit to Majuro and Kwajalein, warning that nuclear legacy and sea-level rise are compounding barriers faced by Marshallese human rights defenders. Loss and Damage in Majuro: A WIM Executive Committee meeting is underway in Majuro (14–18 Sept), with local climate practitioner Jerolynn Myazoe stressing that 1.5°C is already a lived survival issue for low-lying atolls. Pacific Security & Sovereignty: Pacific leaders endorsed a joint statement at a recent PIF summit over China’s intercontinental ballistic missile test overflying the region without notice, with only Nauru and Kiribati declining to sign. Regional Fisheries: Pacific countries pushed for stronger recognition of Pacific-led fisheries solutions at COFI37, highlighting science-based management and regional cooperation. Maritime Tech & RMI Link: Lloyd’s Register granted a design appraisal for a fore-accommodation LNG carrier using MOL’s Wind Challenger sails, with the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator involved. Taiwan UN Push: Allies sent a joint letter to the UN Secretary-General urging Taiwan’s inclusion, recognition and meaningful participation as the UN General Assembly debate begins. Visa Transit Rules (Regional Relevance): New Zealand published a list of 25 transit visa waiver countries for Auckland, while Australia released its TWOV list of 70 countries with strict lounge and timing conditions.