AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVanuatu–France Islands Dispute: Vanuatu is framing its long-running sovereignty fight over the uninhabited Matthew and Hunter (Umaenupne and Umaeneg) islands as “David versus Goliath,” with France’s control since 1965 raising fears of wider overseas-territory sovereignty claims. Climate Justice & UN Action: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution backing the ICJ’s climate obligations ruling, a win that traces back to a Vanuatu-linked civil society push by Pacific students—while activists in multiple countries still face crackdowns. Women’s Safety in Vanuatu: Vanuatu reports a faster-than-global decline in intimate partner violence, down from 44% (2009) to 35% (2024), with the Vanuatu Women’s Centre and government response efforts credited. Media Accountability in Vanuatu: VBTC’s content head says Pacific media must stay accountable and transparent as misinformation—especially around elections—erodes trust. Regional Ocean Governance: PNG announced a major no-take Western Manus marine protected area, designed to connect with a Melanesian Ocean Corridor that includes Vanuatu. Pacific Security Watch: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secretive 2022 security pact with China, after concerns about Chinese access in the region.
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