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Pacific Islands Forum in Palau: Leaders head to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (Aug 30–Sept 4) in Koror, with Nauru among the 18 members, as unity is tested by major-power rivalry and hard questions on climate resilience, ocean stewardship and energy security. Deep-sea mining pushback: Nauru’s IPC says it opposes the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project, warning of poisoned water, sick children and long-term economic damage seen in past phosphate mining. Sovereignty under legal threat: A new report warns investor-state dispute rules could let foreign firms sue Pacific governments over environmental or regulatory changes tied to deep-sea mining, creating a “chilling effect” on stronger protections—flagging Nauru among exposed countries. Regional security fractures: Analysis ahead of the summit points to growing splits, including Nauru-linked alignment with Beijing and Kiribati’s unusual absence of top officials, raising fears the region can’t speak with one voice. Greener recycling voices: Pacific grassroots recyclers are calling for more say in recycling decisions, arguing they’ve been doing the work for decades and shouldn’t be treated as just “stakeholders.” Food and climate resilience link: Fiji’s first pilot export of fresh produce to Naoero via Nauru Airlines highlights regional food security efforts that can support climate resilience.

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