Eco-mortuaries Rollout: Fiji will install 10 eco-mortuaries after distressing claims on Kadavu about bodies reportedly stored in ice-filled eskies and other handling issues, with tenders approved but final sign-off still pending. Marine Protection Push: Fiji targets 15% marine protection by end of 2026, aiming to reach 30% of its marine environment protected by 2030, with stronger governance and community participation. Biodiversity Report Consultations: Fiji’s Environment Ministry is gathering input for its 2026–2030 biodiversity strategy and action plan, warning biodiversity is under pressure from climate change, pollution, invasive species and unsustainable use. Livestock Health Funding: The Agriculture Ministry is seeking more budget for animal health and disease surveillance to protect farmers’ livelihoods and food security. Tourism Sustainability Signals: The Pacific Tourism Exchange 2026 report highlights record engagement and growing focus on sustainable tourism development, including women-led business showcases. Energy Transition at COP31: COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum proposes a “35 by 35” electrification goal by 2035, framed as a faster route to cut fossil fuel use and emissions. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: A new report spotlights the Clarion-Clipperton Zone’s mineral-rich nodules and the environmental stakes as mining interest grows.