AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFisheries & Ocean Governance: Pacific Forum foreign ministers in Suva urged urgent action to protect fisheries and aquaculture, strengthen ocean stewardship, and secure maritime boundaries, backing the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035 and pushing Member-led, equitable management. Climate Diplomacy Ahead of COP31: Ministers also endorsed a stronger regional climate push for COP31, highlighting climate finance, renewable energy, the ocean–climate link, and Pacific leadership through Pre-COP meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu. Tuvalu Climate Policy at IMO: Tuvalu proposed tougher amendments for MEPC 85, including higher remedial pricing and a shift in the Net-Zero Framework’s compliance steps—aimed at making shipping emissions cuts more real. El Niño Water Stress: A strengthening El Niño is already pressuring water and food supplies, with Fiji warning of possible drastic measures and Papua New Guinea preparing for partial water shutdowns. Biodiversity Survey in Samoa: Pristine Seas begins a Samoa expedition to survey marine life across new marine protected areas, supporting ocean protection plans and biodiversity baselines. Tuvalu UN Peacekeeping: Tuvalu deployed its first four police officers to a UN mission in South Sudan, building capacity through international partnerships.
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