Climate Resilience: Tonga received a TOP$114,168 parametric insurance payout from PCRIC to speed drought preparedness in the Niuas, with talks on expanding the model to critical infrastructure like energy, communications and IT. Maritime Safety & Environment: Australia’s RAN completed destruction of about 2,200 potentially live WWII munitions off Papua New Guinea under Operation Render Safe, with further reconnaissance planned for Tuvalu. Digital Shipping: Solomon Ports launched its Shipping Schedule Hub App for real-time domestic vessel updates in a push to modernise maritime services and improve connectivity. Ocean Science Skills: The “Floating University” brought early-career Pacific ocean professionals, including Solomon Islands’ Florence Townshend, on New Zealand’s RV Tangaroa for 26 days of seabed and marine research. Health Tech in Hospitals: China Medical Team surgeons performed a successful minimally invasive kidney stone operation at NRH using dual-endoscope and laser tools, with local doctors trained during the procedure. Food & Water: Honiara market sellers report slippery cabbage harvests are down due to prolonged dry weather and El Niño impacts. Education & Scholarships: Japan signed grants worth about SBD$14.6m for Solomon Islands scholarships and malaria support, including master’s study funding in Japan.