AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTuvalu Fossil-Fuel Exposure: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s $200m climate trust fund is managed by Mercer and invested via holdings tied to coal mining, gas exploration and a major crude refinery, prompting Tuvalu climate activist Richard Gokrun to call it “really shocking” given the country’s frontline impacts from sea-level rise. UN Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution endorsing an ICJ advisory opinion that states have a legal duty to act on climate change; the US voted no, arguing the text makes “inappropriate political demands” tied to fossil fuels. Pacific Fisheries Protection: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks of regional surveillance against illegal fishing, with Tuvalu among participating countries; authorities carried out 61 vessel inspections and verified 200+ vessel detections. Pacific Business & Energy Relief: The Pacific Business Brief reports ADB fuel relief support for countries facing the fuel crisis, alongside critical minerals diplomacy and fallout at a publicly funded trust. COP31 Momentum: Australia and Türkiye issued a joint COP31 presidency letter, with electrification and resilient infrastructure highlighted for the 2026 summit. Education for Resilience: Tuvalu launched a $2.5m teacher-qualification upgrade programme expected to directly benefit about 970 children.
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