AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Accountability Win for Vanuatu: The UN General Assembly backed an International Court of Justice climate opinion, with Vanuatu leading the resolution—141 countries voted yes and the US voted no—reinforcing that states have a legal duty to act on global warming and curb fossil fuels. Pacific Climate Justice Push: Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa opened Climate Justice and Sea-Level Rise Week, calling climate change the region’s biggest threat and praising Vanuatu’s leadership in securing the UN outcome. Vanuatu–Australia/China Pacts: Vanuatu’s PM confirmed the government will sign the Nakamal Agreement with Australia and the Namele Agreement with China, with negotiations slowed by sovereignty concerns around security and critical infrastructure. Fisheries Rules with Real Marine Impact: A new WTO fisheries subsidies deal entered into force, aiming to curb harmful support linked to illegal and overfished stocks—though “Fish 2” talks could stall if key countries drag their feet. Shipping Safety in the Black Sea: Reports say a Vanuatu-flagged cargo ship was hit by drones, underlining how conflict risks can disrupt maritime routes that matter for global trade.
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