AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoExtreme Heat and Pregnancy: UN climate chief Simon Stiell says extreme heat is becoming a “new faultline” for pregnancy and newborns, citing a survey where 73% of maternal health professionals reported more heat-related complications in the past five years. Pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu: More than 50 countries are meeting ahead of COP31, with Pacific leaders pushing to keep 1.5°C within reach, speed up climate finance, and put ocean protection at the centre of talks. Pacific Voices, Real Influence: Fiji’s Lynda Tabuya says participation must change priorities and decisions, while Australia’s Chris Bowen argues the Pacific must have a stronger voice in negotiations. Fossil Fuels vs. Climate Claims: Greenpeace and Amnesty urge an end to fossil fuel expansion and scaled-up climate finance, warning the Pacific cannot be a “sacrifice zone” for polluters. Tuvalu’s Living Evidence: Leaders are set to visit Tuvalu’s coral atolls after a 2024 marine heatwave killed an estimated 99.9% of coral, with rising seas already swamping parts of the archipelago. Solar for Remote Schools: Australia announced AUD$1M for solar power in Fiji’s remote and maritime schools, linking practical energy support to the clean transition.
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