UN Shipping Climate Talks: Negotiations resume at the IMO in London (Sept 1–4) on the Net-Zero Framework for international shipping, with a global carbon price at the centre of a sharp divide over whether the plan stays strong or gets weakened. Honiara Property Revaluation: CAUSE II has kicked off a valuation workshop to build the technical base for revaluing rateable properties across Honiara, tied to the Integrated Land Information System to improve land administration. Pacific Islands Forum in Palau: Leaders are gathering in Koror for the 55th PIF, with climate, regional security and outside-power competition expected to dominate, while Solomon Islands’ PM Matthew Wale’s sudden departure adds uncertainty. Marovo Kavachi Seascape Park: Wildlife Conservation Society consultations are complete for the proposed Kavachi Seascape National Park, with community support and plans to curb overfishing and harmful activities. Solomon Islands Education & Skills: Government is preparing a fully funded initiative sending 200 students to China later this year, scaling to 1,000 in 2027, alongside new Chinese scholarship awards for 2026. RISE Forest Carbon Policy: A new project launched in Solomon Islands aims to strengthen safeguards and community leadership in the emerging forest carbon market. Smart Glasses Privacy (Australia): Australia is moving ahead with privacy-law changes for AI and smart glasses, while not considering an import ban in this round. Regional Geohazards Resilience: Pacific partners met in Honiara to push multi-hazard early warning coordination for earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic risks.