AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRenewables Push: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors is urging Niue and other Pacific governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, arguing the region must speed up the shift to affordable renewables. Ocean Conservation Funding: As leaders meet for Our Ocean (16–18 June) in Mombasa, a major gap remains: ocean conservation gets only about 14% of needed international funding, even as “30 by 30” protection targets loom. Fuel Shock Exposes Risk: A spike in global oil prices after the US–Iran conflict showed how exposed Pacific economies are to imported fuel, with reserves running low and transport and tourism hit—reinforcing the need to scale renewable energy. Tuna Adaptation for Industry: Pacific countries are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts beyond national waters, supporting fisheries planning and food security. Agri-Food Innovation: Samoa’s EU/FAO-backed Agri-Innovate Competition finale showcased new agribusiness entrepreneurs under the STODAS project. Food Safety for Exporters: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements to keep access to the EU seafood market. Media & Skills: PNG media leader Genesis Ketan has died, with Pacific partners highlighting her training work and push for media freedom and safer, fairer treatment for women journalists. Culture & Theatre: Auckland Theatre Company debuted its first Niuean play, Sons of Vao, bringing a Niuean story of making peace with the past to wider audiences.
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