Climate & Food Security Training: Solomon Islands youth and MRD officers just wrapped a 14-day climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries seminar in China, with hands-on learning on climate-smart farming, aquaculture, and research visits meant to help Malaita youth apply practical lessons at home. El Niño Preparedness: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to start early preparations after an El Niño event was declared underway, stressing that families should stay informed and take practical steps to reduce risks. Youth in Governance: A Pacific Youth and Democracy Forum heard that young people remain underrepresented in politics due to cultural, economic, and age barriers, and discussed ways to open decision-making spaces. Road Safety Push: MID, with World Bank support, concluded a national road safety action plan training and conference in Honiara, aiming to set up the National Road Safety Council framework and strengthen crash prevention systems. Science & Education Recognition: SINU Dean Dr Clyde Puilingi was appointed to a UNESCO Global Task Force on traditional pharmacopoeia in sport ethics and integrity, highlighting Solomon Islands science links to global policy. Ports Upgrade: SIPA commissioned the new Kulabule Jetty at Honiara’s domestic terminal to improve inter-island passenger and shipping operations and reduce congestion. Health & Research: A new study reports Denisovan-inherited DNA still affects immune activity in Near Oceanians, including people from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Global Tech & Policy: CBSI outlined a future central banking vision that includes exploring a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) amid digital, climate, and cyber challenges. Maritime & Conservation Links: Australia-backed Indigenous knowledge exchange connects Solomon Islands Rangers Association with Torres Strait rangers to share conservation science and traditional ecological knowledge.