Indigenous Knowledge Preservation: USP PhD candidates are documenting Pacific Indigenous languages and ocean know-how to keep ancestral wisdom alive for climate resilience and food security. Geology Digitisation: Curtin University’s New Colombo Plan scholars digitised 7,000 Solomon Islands rock samples and maps, creating a 99% digital coverage resource for future research and planning. Renewable Power Build: Construction has started on a 22-kilometre transmission line from Tina River to Honiara’s grid, aiming to deliver up to 15MW of cleaner power and cut diesel reliance. Geohazards & Early Warning: Minister Derrick Manuari opened regional seismic and tsunami warning meetings in Honiara, highlighting Ring of Fire risks and the need for monitoring and preparedness. Telecom Solar Hybrid Expansion: Polar Power says repeat orders are expanding solar-hybrid systems to 15 more Solomon Islands telecom sites, building reliable off-grid power for broadband. Forestry Reform Push: The GREAT Coalition is consulting on stronger forestry laws, including new oversight bodies and tougher penalties for illegal logging. Land Sector Overhaul: Government plans five land and coastal governance bills, targeting transparent customary land systems, dispute resolution, housing, and marine management. Education Tech & Policy: Parliament is progressing a $5.6m digital upgrade at PAC, while the government lays groundwork for Free Education in 2027.