AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Climate Resolution: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution backing last year’s ICJ advisory opinion that states must prevent climate harm, a move born from a Vanuatu-led legal push by Pacific Islands students—while activists still face persecution in some countries. Women’s Safety in Vanuatu: Vanuatu reports a faster-than-global drop in intimate partner violence, down from 44% (2009) to 35% (2024), with the Vanuatu Women’s Centre and government/provincial partners credited for prevention and response work. Regional Media Accountability: Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation content chief Stevenson Liu urged Pacific media to stay transparent and accountable as social media misinformation increasingly shapes election choices. Pacific Security Pivot (Solomon Islands): New PM Matthew Wale says he will review the 2022 secretive security pact with China and start negotiations on a comprehensive treaty with Australia, while Australia signals deeper police cooperation and a $35m support package. Ocean Governance: PNG plans a huge no-take Western Manus marine protected area as part of the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, linking conservation with long-term fisheries sustainability across Fiji, Vanuatu and PNG. Border & Trade Security (Vanuatu): Vanuatu joins Pacific customs leaders to strengthen border security and trade.
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