AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTuvalu Climate Reality: Sisters Poeva (18) and Akesa (13) describe a “beautiful” home under pressure from strong winds, sea-level rise and flooding—Funafuti is projected to see half its area flooded by 2050, with saltwater making fresh food harder to grow. Shipping Emissions Push: At MEPC 85, Tuvalu backs tougher IMO net-zero rules—higher compliance costs, a tripled Tier 1 remedial unit price to $300/mtCO2e, and a shift that would effectively price emissions more directly. Regional Ocean Protection: Pristine Seas begins a Samoa survey to support protection of 30% of the ocean, using scuba work, deep-sea cameras and seabird monitoring to fill biodiversity gaps. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Pacific “Climate Champions” meet in Fiji to align for COP31, while Australia’s Penny Wong urges world leaders to “come to the Pacific” for pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu. Clean Energy for Resilience: Fiji Solar Scholars install solar PV at FCOSS in Suva to keep disaster coordination running during power outages. Climate Migration Demand: Australia’s Tuvalu climate visa ballot draws 8,750 registrations—over 80% of Tuvalu’s population—highlighting how fast relocation pressure is building.
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