AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Climate Justice Push: Vanuatu is driving a pivotal UN General Assembly vote next week to turn last year’s ICJ climate advisory opinion into practical action, urging states to uphold legal duties to prevent major climate harm. Melanesian Ocean Corridor: Leaders at the Melanesian Ocean Summit in PNG signed on to the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves declaration, while Solomon Islands says it will sign once its domestic processes are finished. Ocean Protection on the Ground: Papua New Guinea moved to create a huge “no-take” marine protected area as part of the wider corridor, aiming to safeguard sharks, turtles, dolphins and fisheries. Digital Resilience in Vanuatu: National Digital Week kicked off in Port Vila, bringing telecoms and emergency responders together to boost cyber safety and disaster-ready connectivity. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank warns growth is slowing across 11 Pacific economies, with fuel and shipping costs, weaker tourism, and repeated shocks keeping recovery fragile. Local Governance & Accountability: A major political storm in Australia—Liberal Party mishandling a “deceased member” email—adds to a wider theme of trust and competence under pressure.
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