Loss and Damage Push: Solomon Islands says COP27 cannot end without a clear decision to establish a Loss and Damage funding arrangement, calling it a “red line” issue after it says progress has been unclear. Pacific Summit Watch: Pacific leaders head to Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (Aug 30–Sept 4), with climate resilience, ocean stewardship, energy security and a longer, tougher agenda shaped by geopolitics and transnational crime. Marine Protection Momentum: In Western Province, the Wildlife Conservation Society reports strong community and provincial support for the proposed Kavachi Seascape National Park, aimed at protecting a unique underwater volcanic ecosystem and reducing threats like overfishing and deep-sea mining. Climate Voices for Policy: Twenty child delegates from Makira, Malaita and Honiara will take climate concerns to Government ahead of COP31, including reviewing the draft National Policy for Loss and Damage with MECDM officials. Clean Energy for Communities: China and Solomon Islands signed/handed over phases of mini solar power support, including 400 solar street lights for East Honiara communities to improve safety and everyday life. Agriculture Support: World Bank-backed SIART continues boosting rural livelihoods, including poultry expansion for women farmers in Guadalcanal and visits to cocoa and poultry producer groups. Carbon Market Safeguards: A new RISE forest carbon policy project launches to strengthen rights, safeguards and equity for community-owned forest carbon projects.