AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoICJ Climate Push: Vanuatu’s Ralph Regenvanu is back at the UN General Assembly urging countries to back a resolution that gives the ICJ’s climate justice advisory opinion practical force—after 132 states co-sponsored the original move—setting up a pivotal vote on whether governments treat climate harm as a legal obligation, not just a moral one. Ocean Protection Momentum: At the Melanesian Ocean Summit in PNG, Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat called for courage and unity to protect the sea, announcing expanded protection for 17,000 sq km of its northern waters, while PNG moved to create a huge “no-take” marine reserve to safeguard sharks, turtles, dolphins and more. Pacific Energy & Transport: Ministers wrapped up PRETMM6 with the Manubada Call to Action, pushing faster energy access and stronger maritime connectivity. Plastic & Skills Pressure: The week also flagged ongoing plastic downstream impacts across the Pacific and the need to build practical renewable skills for the jobs ahead. Wildlife & Community Reality: Fur seals are increasingly getting trapped in fishing gear, and communities are still raising fears about homes and coastlines under climate stress.
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