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 to focus on action to stay within 1.5°C. Fisheries Tech & Surveillance: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela urged investment in a future-fit Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre (RFSC) in Honiara, calling for resilient infrastructure, modern technology and stronger analytical capacity to tackle illegal fishing. Electoral Capacity Building: The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) is in Canberra for a knowledge exchange with Australia’s AEC, including workforce planning, temporary election worker training and e-learning approaches. Digital Infrastructure (Regional): The US is funding a feasibility study for Tonga’s data centre modernisation and secure cloud migration, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity and digital services. Energy & Development Partnerships: Solomon Islands and Serbia are exploring community-focused cooperation in renewable energy, education, digitalisation and tourism. Pacific Unity on Coral Reefs: Palau and other Pacific Forum members back a climate-resilient coral reefs commitment ahead of Pre-COP31/COP31. Forum Politics & Security Debate: Research and civil society groups are calling for scrutiny of proposed changes to Pacific security structures as leaders meet in Palau. Culture & Travel: Air Niugini will sponsor the 2026 Hiri Hanenamo winners’ cruise, including visits to Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.