AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Diplomacy: New Zealand pledges an initial US$11.9m (NZ$20m) loss-and-damage fund at COP27, joining Germany and others as the debate shifts from future adaptation to costs already suffered by climate-hit countries, including Pacific communities. Vanuatu Politics: Five former Vanuatu prime ministers are among candidates for the snap election on 13 October, with the Electoral Commission screening more than 300 applicants and disqualifying anyone with unpaid government debts over two months. Ocean & Identity Politics: A Pride Month backlash in Vanuatu draws a call from the Prime Minister’s Office for respectful dialogue and a reminder of the country’s Christian identity, after Groovy Banana offered free shoots to LGBTQ couples. Regional Governance: India and Papua New Guinea review bilateral ties via Foreign Office Consultations, agreeing to deepen cooperation across development, politics, economics and multilateral forums. Pacific Climate Activism: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors urges more Pacific governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, citing Vanuatu and Tuvalu’s earlier endorsement. Energy Transition: Vanuatu is highlighted in regional reporting on hybrid power progress toward renewable goals.
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