AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVanuatu Climate Watch: The government has declared an El Niño watch, warning of warmer seas, reduced and uneven rainfall, and likely pressure on water, agriculture and livestock—PM Jotham Napat says the Council of Ministers will activate response measures and could move to a State of Emergency. Pacific Energy Resilience: Community leaders in Fiji, Vanuatu and Tuvalu trained under 350.org’s Solar Scholars programme, installing solar PV systems to cut fuel costs and provide backup power during outages. Tourism Data for Policy: Vanuatu’s 2025 International Visitor Survey shows strong performance, with the Vanuatu Tourism Office contributing most of the analysis—aimed at guiding investment and planning. Regional Security Diplomacy: Australia’s PM Albanese is set to launch talks with new Solomon Islands leader Matthew Wale on a broader treaty and to revive a policing deal tied to limiting China’s influence. Governance & Accountability: PNG PM Marape says Australia’s expanded defence presence at Lombrum is not a “foreign base,” stressing PNG sovereignty while defence cooperation grows. Local Government & Services: A NSW coroner backed calls for public awareness after child deaths in hot cars, citing memory failure—an issue that often hits families and local services.
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