Climate Tech & Advocacy: A new immersive documentary, “Solwata,” is being launched at the Venice International Film Festival, using extended reality to show how climate relocation decisions hit coastal communities’ land rights and culture—co-created with Solomon Islands communities and produced with Human Rights Watch. Shipping Decarbonisation: UN talks on the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework for international shipping resume in London (Sept 1–4), with countries split over whether to keep a global carbon price or weaken the plan. Urban Data & Land Reform: CAUSE II is running a Honiara City property revaluation workshop to build a stronger land administration data base under the Integrated Land Information System, using improved technology for more consistent rates. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Pacific Islands Forum leaders are gathering in Palau under “BELAU,” with Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister Matthew Wale absent after a sudden return home, while Taiwan’s participation resumes through partner events. Marine Conservation: Wildlife Conservation Society consultations have advanced the Kavachi Seascape National Park plan in Marovo Lagoon, with community support aimed at curbing overfishing and harmful activities. Carbon Markets (Local Safeguards): The RISE forest carbon policy project has launched in Solomon Islands to strengthen rights, safeguards and fair benefit-sharing for community-owned projects. Education & Skills: Solomon Islands is preparing a fully funded initiative sending up to 1,000 students to China, with priority areas including agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, roads, renewable energy and IT.