Pacific Climate Diplomacy: World powers are sending delegates to Fiji for Oct 5–8 talks to set the agenda for COP31 in Turkey, with Pacific states pushing for a 1.5°C warming limit, faster climate finance, and stronger focus on ocean impacts as sea levels rise and adaptation funding remains far short of needs. Timor-Leste Economic Planning: The government launched the 2027–2030 National Medium-Term Plan and a progress report on the 2011–2024 Strategic Development Plan, outlining ten national priorities across economic diversification, infrastructure, social development, and institutions. Education & Water Infrastructure: A pilot in Tasitolu will build nine new classrooms and four toilets using modular block technology, while Laleia (Manatuto) inaugurated a new water supply system serving about 2,700 people across 450 households. Sovereign Fund Diplomacy: Prime Minister Matthew Wale met President José Ramos-Horta to discuss strengthening ties with Solomon Islands, highlighting Timor-Leste’s sovereign fund as a model for stability and disciplined investment. Energy & Offshore Work: Fugro’s remote AUV survey campaign supports deepwater energy development in Timor-Leste’s offshore phase, signaling a more remote-operations approach for ultra-deepwater surveying. Regional Finance for Resilience: ERIA and ISPAE convened an ASEAN workshop on innovative disaster finance for climate-resilient growth, with Timor-Leste participating as a full ASEAN member. Climate Risk Context: A Reuters report notes limited attendance by non-Pacific leaders at the pre-COP events in Tuvalu and Fiji, underscoring how Pacific priorities still struggle for global attention.