AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSuper El Niño and fisheries: A new report warns that extreme Super El Niño can disrupt marine food chains from plankton to tuna, weakening upwelling, cutting plankton productivity, and hitting fish stocks and coastal livelihoods—an urgent reminder for Tuvalu’s climate-sensitive fisheries and food security. Climate accountability at the UN: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ-linked resolution affirming states’ legal duty to act on climate change, while the US voted no—fueling more climate litigation pressure as fossil-fuel producers resist. Tuvalu trust fund fossil exposure: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s $200m climate trust fund has been invested via Mercer in coal, gas and major oil assets; Tuvalu says it is reviewing its “fossil fuel exposure,” as activists call for a phase-out. Fisheries enforcement across the Pacific: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks of surveillance against illegal fishing and other maritime crimes, with Tuvalu among participating countries and support from regional partners. COP31 youth push: UNDP is inviting Pacific youth (18–35) to talanoa dialogues in Fiji to shape a just, resilient Pacific agenda ahead of COP31. Quad port plan in Fiji: A Quad-backed Fiji port infrastructure push aims to challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance—potentially reshaping regional logistics that affect island economies and resilience.
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