AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCOP31 Push: Australia and Türkiye have sent a joint letter to UN climate parties, setting out shared priorities for COP31 in Antalya and flagging clean energy, electrification and resilient infrastructure as the momentum-makers. Pacific in the Driver’s Seat: For the first time in COP history, Türkiye, Australia and the Pacific are jointly delivering COP31 and pre-COP events, with Fiji and Tuvalu hosting the pre-COP gathering and a leaders’ meeting in October 2026. Climate Accountability Backed: The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed the ICJ’s climate ruling, backing states’ legal duties and “full reparation” for harm—while the US and other major fossil-fuel players voted no. Tuvalu Education: Tuvalu launched a $2.5m teacher-training upgrade to meet new Bachelor of Education requirements, targeting about 970 children. Fisheries Security: Pacific nations wrapped Operation Tui Moana 2026, using patrols and inspections across 10 EEZs with Tuvalu involved. Regional Politics: Australia and ACT are trading barbs over COP travel costs and visa-worker charges, with the debate heating up again.
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