Climate Diplomacy: Fiji and Tuvalu are stepping up preparations for Pre-COP31 with a trilateral leaders’ push in Palau, aiming to bring global decision-makers to see the Pacific’s climate realities firsthand. Cabo Verde on the Guest List: Fiji’s foreign minister says leaders from Antigua and Barbuda, Cabo Verde, Thailand, Maldives and Timor-Leste have confirmed attendance for the Australia-organised UN climate event in October, alongside ministerial-level representation from Germany, Mexico and South Korea. UN and Regional Links: Cabo Verde is also in the spotlight through UN-related regional engagement, including leadership meetings tied to Africa’s peace and security agenda. Maritime Training: West and Central African maritime officials, including Cabo Verde, are taking part in an IMO-backed training in Accra to strengthen seafarer assessment and certification standards. Tech for Students: Google is expanding a free AI offer to students in Cabo Verde, giving access to Gemini tools and cloud storage for a year. Storm Watch (Atlantic): Forecasters are tracking a developing Atlantic system near the Cabo Verde Islands that could become a short-lived tropical depression or storm, with heavy rain possible for parts of the Caribbean.