AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Adaptation Funding: The Global Environment Facility has approved four new climate adaptation projects for Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, with about US$14m in grants to help communities, ecosystems and critical infrastructure withstand flooding, sea-level rise and coastal erosion. Youth Voice in Climate Policy: Young Pacific people gathered in Vanuatu for the Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment, urging governments to put children at the centre of climate decisions and give them real power to lead solutions. Disaster Readiness Skills: SPC and WFP trained disaster management logistics and warehouse officers from six Pacific countries, including Vanuatu, in the Humanitarian Warehouse Exchange to move relief supplies faster during emergencies. Regional Climate Cooperation: Hawaiʻi, California and Pacific jurisdictions including Vanuatu backed a joint pledge after the inaugural Pacific Climate Summit, focusing on practical adaptation and resilience across the region. Pacific Plastic Pollution Talks: SPREP says Pacific voices are pushing for stronger action in global plastic pollution negotiations ahead of the Nairobi meeting. El Niño Outlook: SPREP highlights that El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities for Pacific communities, with guidance on what to expect in coming months. Nakamal Agreement (Security + Infrastructure): Australia and Vanuatu signed the revised Nakamal Agreement, keeping Vanuatu’s critical infrastructure free from militarisation and requiring consultation on third-party engagement.
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