AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFossil-fuel phaseout push: A “Santa Marta Coalition” of 57 mostly Global South countries met in Colombia to map pathways for a transition away from fossil fuels, including a scientific panel to guide national roadmaps and links to UN emissions targets. Trade pressure on climate action: The same transition push faces a legal test as Colombia received a lawsuit from a foreign energy firm seeking $198m, highlighting how investor protection rules can slow government climate decisions. Energy security for Tuvalu: Fuel costs are driving practical renewables—leaders from Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu completed hands-on solar training, with community solar PV systems installed to cut reliance on imported diesel and support resilience during outages. Tuvalu education upgrade: UNICEF-backed support is helping Tuvalu improve learning by upskilling teachers, with a US$2.5m programme targeting untrained staff and requiring pathways toward Bachelor of Education qualifications. Pacific media resilience: PNG hosted the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on safer, stronger regional storytelling on climate and weather. Climate accountability in the UN: The UN General Assembly backed an ICJ finding that states have a legal duty to limit warming, with the US voting against.
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