Climate Action: President José Ramos-Horta urged COP31 to turn promises into funding and practical support for vulnerable Pacific nations, saying climate finance must reach communities faster and adaptation funding must grow. Pacific leaders echoed frustration with barriers to accessing climate finance after visiting sea-level protection work in Tuvalu. Education: Timor-Leste and the Philippines agreed to expand higher-education links, including scholarships, student and faculty exchanges, research and credit transfers. In Dili, a pilot project is also building nine classrooms and four toilets at a school in Tasitolu. Culture: The Dili International Film Festival is screening two Indonesian films, bringing stories from Bali to local audiences and highlighting ties between the neighbouring countries. Community Life: A new water system in Laleia is set to serve about 2,700 people, including households, schools, a health centre and the local church. Caritas Australia also visited Timor-Leste as Caritas Timor-Leste works to strengthen local Catholic groups and community programmes on climate resilience, water security and livelihoods.