Early Warnings for Floods: Fiji is mapping Suva–Lami flash-flood hotspots and setting rainfall triggers so communities get longer lead-time, impact-based alerts. Renewables Reality Check: Energy Fiji Limited admits it’s behind its 90% renewable target by 2036 and says it needs a big solar skills push by 2029. Solar for Health Access: International Solar Alliance support is bringing rooftop solar plus battery storage to Beqa nursing services so vaccines can be kept cold and emergencies powered at night. Regional Weather Boost: Japan is funding up to $27m to strengthen Fiji’s role as a Pacific weather and disaster-risk hub, including training and instrument calibration. Innovation for Entrepreneurs: The Fiji Innovation Hub is opening to help founders access mentors, investors, training and networks, with technology framed as a growth engine. Cyber Governance Push: IT experts warn Fiji needs stronger cybersecurity governance, especially around how people feed sensitive data into AI tools. STEM and Research Talent: USP research on ant-plant farming in Fiji could reshape sustainable agriculture, while PNG expands STEM overseas scholarships. Marine Science & Policy: Samoa is pushing stronger fish-stock monitoring and EEZ security at WCPFC, and the new high-seas biodiversity treaty highlights how much deep-sea life is still unknown.