Coconut Industry Policy Update: Kokonas Indastri Koporesen (KIK) says its R&D review has flagged key problems—aging palms, low copra productivity, and invasive pests—feeding into a new National Coconut Industry Policy and Strategic Plan, including replanting with “elite” palms and mother-palm selection across 14 provinces. EU Development Focus: The EU says its renewable energy, water and sanitation work is building climate resilience in Solomon Islands, and insists EU projects won’t slow under the new government. Bina Harbour Tuna Push: A high-level EU team met Malaita fisheries leadership on the proposed Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant, highlighting jobs, reduced migration, and the need for strong implementation and commercial partners. School WASH Gaps: UNICEF reports WASH upgrades in 65 schools reached 12,000+ students, but notes 64% of schools still lack basic sanitation and only 36% have basic water. EU Seafood Rules: Pacific fisheries authorities in Suva trained on EU Delegated Regulation 2025/1449, warning it could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific freezer vessels exporting to the bloc. Energy & Tourism Pressure: UNICEF warns poor sanitation is hurting tourism growth, while fuel-price pressures across the region keep costs high. Solar Investment: Heritage Park Hotel commissioned a large solar-plus-battery system to cut diesel use and keep power stable. Agriculture & Food Security: Rice experts from JAAS began a technical mission with MALD to expand mechanized commercial rice farming and reduce reliance on imported rice. Regional Security Talks: Forum foreign ministers backed a regional response mechanism to manage Middle East-driven economic and security risks, including fuel and supply-chain disruptions.