On 2 September, the European Union and UNICEF announced a €17 million agreement to strengthen Pacific schools against climate shocks. The Pacific CRES programme focuses on stronger buildings, maintenance and keeping lessons going during and after emergencies. [1]

Over the next five years, around 15,000 pupils in Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati and Solomon Islands are expected to benefit directly. Planned improvements include water and sanitation, renewable energy and connectivity. These are objectives of the new funding: the announcement does not present the work as already completed. [1]