AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAustralia–Vanuatu Strain: A new ni-Vanuatu policy brief warns Australia’s Pacific security focus is “heavy-handed” and is eroding trust, development cooperation and even diplomacy—citing tensions over climate policy, security agreements and Canberra’s stance in Vanuatu’s ICJ climate case. Climate Justice Push: The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a Vanuatu-led resolution to give effect to the ICJ’s climate obligations ruling, but the draft has been watered down as major emitters pushed back. Ocean Economy Momentum: Papua New Guinea used the Melanesian Ocean Summit in Port Moresby to drive a blue-economy agenda, including renewed backing for the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves and a new “no-take” Western Manus Marine Protected Area. Vanuatu–Australia Dealmaking: Vanuatu and Australia are moving toward a bilateral deal, while Vanuatu’s cabinet also approved an updated Nakamal Agreement with Australia. Sport & Society: Vanuatu United FC booked an OFC Pro League semi-final after a last-minute extra-time win; meanwhile, a NSW woman jailed for setting a friend on fire is appealing her sentence.
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