COP31 Prep & Climate Accountability: Australia and Turkey face fresh criticism for hosting UN climate talks while staying closely tied to coal, as Pacific leaders push for stronger fossil-fuel phaseout plans ahead of COP31 in Antalya. Marine Skills & Aquaculture: Applications are open for the fourth Marine Hatchery Skills Development Program, a 14-day mariculture course (15 spots) at Maniyafushi covering hatchery, nursery, live-feed, disease prevention and environmental protection. Tourism Tech & Data: MIRA launched the Maldives Guest Information System (MGIS), a centralized digital platform to help guesthouses and tourism businesses submit guest information and automate reporting under Maldives 2.0. Energy for Resorts: Hotelier Maldives GM Forum 2026 will feature lagoon floating solar talks from Atoll Solar and Ocean Sun, plus a panel on using AI, data and automation in resort operations. Renewables at Scale: RAH GILI MALDIVES highlighted a 2MW solar-plus-battery hybrid setup to cut diesel dependence. Ports & National Productivity: President Muizzu inspected the USD 250m Thilafushi commercial port project, aiming to start operations by Nov 11 next year. Broadcasting Standards: MMBC urged responsible news sharing on National Broadcasting Day as it backs an independent, accountable media environment.