AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarine & Ocean Action: Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency launched a Marine Litter Action Platform in Trabzon to scale proven solutions by linking projects with knowledge, technical support and finance. Whale Protection Setback: A South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid failed again at the International Whaling Commission, with Tuvalu among the countries voting against. Pre-COP31 Focus on Tuvalu: World powers are heading to Fiji and Tuvalu for Oct 5–8 talks ahead of COP31 in Antalya, with Pacific leaders pushing 1.5°C, stronger climate finance, and ocean-focused action; Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo also stressed that sea-level rise threatens land integrity and sovereignty, while a UN declaration affirms continuity of statehood and maritime boundaries. Tuvalu Connectivity & Resilience: Tuvalu announced subsidised Funafuti–Fiji airfares, improved maritime links and cheaper internet access to strengthen daily life and development. Climate as a Health Issue: WHO urged Pacific governments to treat climate change as a health emergency, aligning climate and health financing. Climate Justice Pushback: Pacific civil society issued the “Funafuti Call for Climate Justice,” demanding an end to new coal, oil and gas expansion and faster loss-and-damage action. Weather & Safety: The Moananuiākea voyage to Fiji and Tuvalu was postponed due to unsafe conditions.
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