AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTuvalu Ocean Policy: Tuvalu marked World Oceans Day by soft-launching its first National Ocean Policy, framing the sea as the country’s “Te Fau” that binds islands, culture, food security and sovereignty, with consultations ahead. GEF Push for Action: Tuvalu’s Environment Minister Maina Vakafua Talia urged the Global Environment Facility to move from incremental reform to “transformational change,” calling for inclusive resilience and better climate and environmental funding for small island states. Fossil Fuel Trust Fund Scrutiny: Prime Minister Feleti Teo said AFP’s report that the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—invested in oil and coal is “not a good look,” and Tuvalu is reviewing the investments. Pacific Earthquake & Tsunami Watch: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, the US Tsunami Warning Centre issued advisories across much of the Pacific including Tuvalu, urging coastal authorities to inform communities and stay alert. EU Seafood Rules for Tuvalu Vessels: Pacific fisheries officials trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels, including Tuvalu, to meet stricter freezing standards.
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