AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFossil-fuel transition pressure test: The Santa Marta conference in Colombia shifted the debate from “whether” to “how” to phase out oil, gas and coal—but the hard part now is turning talk into fair, practical steps that can survive legal and financial barriers. Regional diplomacy: Tuvalu, Fiji and PNG are deepening cooperation at the Ocean Summit, while the Pacific Islands Forum signals that Cold War-style geopolitics is back on the agenda as Palau prepares to host leaders in late August. Tuvalu at sea: Tuvalu’s Prime Minister says the ocean is the front line of national security as the country finalises its first National Ocean Policy for a June 8 launch. Health diplomacy: Tuvalu’s health minister joined Taiwan’s allies in pushing for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Assembly after Taipei missed an invitation. Connectivity risk: A new report warns island nations—including Tuvalu—remain exposed to nationwide internet blackouts if a small number of undersea cables fail or are targeted.
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