Weather & Climate Capacity: Solomon Islands is using the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-8) in Tonga to push for better meteorological equipment, sustainable funding, technology and regional partnerships, with the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service calling for stronger early-warning reach for remote communities. Skills & Training for Work: Heavy vehicle students from SINU got hands-on workshop training at GPPOL, while MEHRD launched a three-day professional development facilitators induction to better support teachers in rural and remote areas, including digital technology and coaching. Education Pipeline: Five Solomon Islanders have departed for China under the “1,000 Students Per Year” initiative to build technical and vocational capacity, and the government reiterated plans to roll out free education from ECE to SINU/TVET—while noting major costing and preparation needs. Health & Research Links: SINU is exploring marine disaster and climate resilience cooperation with a Chinese research delegation, and Solomon Islands universities are also looking at nursing education twinning with the Philippines via PhilPac. STEM in Schools: SINU’s STEM Science Showcases brought practical sessions on medicines, genomes, plants and the environment to secondary schools across Honiara. Local Innovation & Resilience: The Australia-funded Malu’u Market project in North Malaita reached a key milestone with a completed 120-metre seawall and mangrove planting to strengthen climate resilience. Professional Development for Accountants: ISIA will host its 3rd annual congress in Honiara (Sept 17–18) urging employers to back accountants’ upskilling as the role shifts toward tech, risk and governance.