AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Islands Forum Tensions: China warned Taiwan’s foreign minister that “consequences” could follow his presence in Palau, as Beijing objects to Taiwan’s participation and signals it may raise the issue with forum partners. Regional Unity Under Strain: The summit is also marked by major leader absences, with reports of “highly suspicious” gaps and questions about outside interference, while Australia insists the forum decides attendance. Sea-Level Rise, Front and Center: A UN official urged G20 leaders to visit the Pacific to see record sea-level rise firsthand, pointing to Tuvalu’s planned relocation and the faster-than-global pace of warming-driven ocean change. Climate Mobility Moves Forward: Fiji launched a NZ-funded regional climate mobility partnerships programme to support community-led relocations and rights-based planning. Shipping Emissions Talks: Negotiations resume at the IMO on a net-zero framework for international shipping, with carbon pricing and compliance rules back in focus. Tuvalu in the Spotlight: A Tuvalu-themed new music work highlights rising seas, while UN and Pacific leaders push for stronger action ahead of Tuvalu’s October climate meeting.
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