AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Diplomacy: Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney to push a united regional agenda ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31, with co-chairs Wayne Ghemu and Chris Bowen stressing that speaking “one voice” strengthens Pacific negotiating power. Tuvalu Climate Finance: Tuvalu used the UN High-Level Political Forum to press rich nations for faster climate finance and stronger global financial-system reforms, warning SDG progress can’t happen without urgent delivery. Ocean Warming: A new report highlights how the ocean absorbs about 91% of excess heat from greenhouse gases, driving record ocean warming and sea-level rise while reshaping seawater chemistry. Security & Environment (Tuvalu): Australia’s Operation Render Safe found dozens of unexploded wartime bombs and ammunition in Nanumea Lagoon, saying there’s low immediate danger but warning corroding ordnance could pose environmental risks over time. Climate Mobility (Tuvalu): Analysis of Australia’s Falepili Mobility Pathway shows demand has surged, raising questions about how escape routes can draw workers from a fragile state faster than it can replace them. Regional Peace: Pacific leaders and peace groups renewed calls to keep the “ocean of peace” free from missile tests and military build-ups after China’s missile launch near Tuvalu. Disaster Recovery (Vanuatu): The UN CERF approved US$1.7m for Vanuatu cyclone recovery, targeting food security, WASH, and emergency shelter for the most affected.
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