Digital Learning for Kids: Lumanai Samoa and the Samoa Early Learning Foundation ran coding and LEGO robotics workshops for 30+ children (ages 8–12) across Upolu and Savai’i, teaching problem-solving through hands-on builds. Climate Science for Mangroves: Samoa is ground-truthing mangrove carbon storage to strengthen climate reporting and greenhouse gas accounting, with SPREP and the Regional Pacific NDC Hub supporting fieldwork and community consultations. Digital Government for Families: Samoa’s MFSA is rolling out a Centralised Digital Repository so staff can access up-to-date records in one secure place, improving how support is targeted and measured. Digital Storytelling in Schools: Moata’a Primary School launched “Mangroves: Guardians of the Brink,” a bilingual animated story made with Pacific Kids Learning to teach children why mangroves matter. Ava Plant Health: SROS says Samoan ‘ava plants are being targeted by a destructive cucumber mosaic virus, with samples collected for study with MAF. Pacific AI Readiness: UNDP highlights that Samoa (along with Fiji and Vanuatu) has completed digital readiness work to support AI adoption and digital-first public services. Sports Support: National Bank of Samoa backs Commonwealth Games judoka Peniamina “Ben” Percival with a $2,000 tala donation. Regional Tech & Trade: New Zealand’s FIT ministers push practical steps to cut non-tariff barriers, aiming to boost trade for small economies like those across the Pacific.