Climate Science & Policy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale opened the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, urging the region to “turn Pacific knowledge into Pacific action” with implementable outcomes like stronger policies, early-warning systems, finance-ready projects, and community solutions. Climate Publishing: The Pacific Climate Change Journal was launched at POPCCC to get Pacific research into peer-reviewed literature and into decision-making pathways. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers wrapped up PMMM-4 with renewed backing for Weather Ready Pacific, including radar upgrades (Tonga first; Samoa and Solomon Islands next). Health Tech (AI): Qure.ai’s Aira clinical decision support system received EU Class IIb CE certification, moving AI support deeper into primary care workflows. Finance & Inclusion: CBSI will run a second Financial Services National Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) covering ~992 adults to track access, usage, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Maritime Safety: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry continues in Honiara as witnesses delay proceedings; the board will examine operations, emergency response, and compliance. Infrastructure: Henderson’s Aviation Complex Building hit major completion, with transformer installation and IT hardware still pending before final testing.