AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFossil-fuel transition momentum: Santa Marta’s first major conference on moving away from oil and gas shifted the debate from “whether” to “how,” but the hard part now is turning talk into fair, practical implementation—especially around finance and participation. Tuvalu–Fiji–PNG regional push: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo is deepening ties with Fiji and PNG after the Melanesian Ocean Summit, with climate and ocean protection front and centre. Tuvalu ocean policy: Tuvalu is finalising its first National Ocean Policy, set to launch 8 June for World Ocean Day, including a new Ocean Unit and plans for marine protection while keeping archipelagic waters closed to commercial fishing. Pacific security & geopolitics: The Pacific Islands Forum heads to Palau later this year, with leaders flagging growing Cold War-style competition. Connectivity risk: A new report warns island nations are dangerously exposed to undersea cable failures and sabotage. Health diplomacy: Tuvalu backs Taiwan’s push for a seat at the World Health Assembly. Aviation planning: Tuvalu’s transport minister chaired RAMM4 on safer, affordable air connectivity. Telecom change: Nepal Telecom revised international call billing to 60 seconds per pulse for 58 destinations.
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