Clean Energy Economics: A new UNSW Sydney study says Pacific nations could save nearly $1b a year by replacing fossil fuel imports with renewables, with the transition paying for itself in just over a decade—fuel costs are estimated at 10–25% of economic output across 21 countries. Local Climate Tech in Fiji: China’s Juncao grass is being used in Fiji to restore salty soils and boost rural incomes, with reports of sharp salt reduction after months of planting and more locally grown oyster mushrooms. Solar Skills Push: Fiji National University’s new STAR-C solar hub aims to tackle the skills gap and roadmap problem, targeting rooftop solar, mini-grids and storage, and could unlock up to $100m in private solar investment. Maritime Tech Trials: The Fiji Navy is running a second phase of trials for uncrewed surface vessels, using renewable power and sensors to strengthen surveillance, fisheries monitoring and border protection. Digital Policy: Fiji will chair a Pacific digital policy forum for another two years, focusing on resilient connectivity, 5G, satellite communications and an emergency communications regulatory sandbox. AI & IP Pressure: Experts warn Fiji’s intellectual property laws may not be ready for AI-driven copying and replication, with a national IT conference set to tackle the gap. Robotics Education: Fiji competed at ABU Robocon 2026 in Hong Kong, showing off university-level engineering and robotics creativity.