AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVanuatu Election Watch: Five former prime ministers are among more than 300 candidates seeking seats in Vanuatu’s snap election on 13 October, with the Electoral Commission screening eligibility and planning to publish qualified names this Saturday. Climate Accountability: A UN vote backed the International Court of Justice’s climate ruling, with more than 140 countries supporting a resolution that strengthens the push for legal responsibility and possible reparations—an issue Vanuatu-backed Pacific climate advocates have been driving. Regional Diplomacy: Vanuatu’s sovereignty dispute with France over Matthew and Hunter islands is again in the spotlight, with Vanuatu accusing France of stalling talks ahead of French elections. Pacific Energy & Policy: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors urged more Pacific governments to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, pointing to Vanuatu’s earlier endorsement and the “Fossil Free Pacific” push. Transport & Connectivity: Solomon Airlines launched a second weekly direct Brisbane–Espiritu Santo service, boosting access to Vanuatu’s northern tourism hub. Governance & Rights: A Pride Month backlash involving Groovy Banana in Vanuatu’s public debate has drawn a reminder from the Prime Minister’s Office about activities seen as contrary to Vanuatu’s Christian identity.
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