Pacific Diplomacy: Solomon Islands’ Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela urged Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Palau to turn years of communiqués into real outcomes, warning the region must adjust its strategic posture amid climate, security, finance pressures and rapid tech change. Climate Science in Honiara: Solomon Islands National University (SINU) will host the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (POPCCC) from Sept 14–18, bringing Pacific researchers together on action to stay within 1.5°C. Forum Tensions: Taiwan pushed back against Chinese “consequences” threats over its participation at the Forum, while leaders’ absences—including Solomon Islands’ PM leaving early—sparked fresh questions about unity. Pacific Funding Push: The US and Australia announced about US$580m for Pacific nations, including support for energy security and grid stability, as both compete with China’s growing regional role. Marine Conservation: Consultations are complete for the proposed Kavachi Seascape National Park in Marovo Lagoon, aiming to protect the underwater volcanic area from overfishing and harmful extraction. Fisheries Inclusion Training: Solomon Islands’ MFMR ran GEDSI training for staff, linking it to the ministry’s 2026 gender and fisheries fact sheet and its GEDSI strategy rollout. Tech for Land Administration: CAUSE II held a valuation workshop to lay groundwork for Honiara City’s property revaluation under the Integrated Land Information System.