COP31: The Antalya talks are losing momentum, with political wrangling distracting from adaptation, a just transition and climate finance. Developing countries say key texts are being weakened, while Australia has yet to show the leadership needed to break the deadlock. Pacific Ocean: U.S. companies are seeking permits to explore for seabed minerals through a national agency, bypassing the UN-linked regulator. Island communities warn that mining could threaten marine life, tuna fisheries and local livelihoods. Climate Finance: Developing nations are pressing for clearer rules on wealthy countries’ funding duties, as talks stall. The Green Climate Fund has directed $3.5 billion to 14 Pacific island nations for climate action. Climate Readiness: Punjab is building an AI-supported observatory to track weather, soil, water and air quality, with the aim of improving forecasts, flood warnings and disaster preparedness. Climate Performance: New Zealand has fallen to 47th in an international climate ranking, its third straight year of decline.