AGP Executive Report

Tuvalu 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, livelihoods, sovereignty and resilience, with consultations now underway. Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: Prime Minister Feleti Teo said Tuvalu is reviewing AFP-reported investments in oil and coal made via the Tuvalu Trust Fund manager Mercer, calling it “not a good look” given Tuvalu’s climate advocacy. GEF Push for Action: Tuvalu’s Environment Minister Maina Vakafua Talia urged the Global Environment Facility to deliver “transformational change” beyond incremental reforms, warning that small island states must not be left behind as funding gaps and ecological decline grow. Pacific Tsunami Watch: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, the US Tsunami Warning Centre issued advisories across much of the Pacific including Tuvalu, while New Zealand said there’s no tsunami threat to Aotearoa. EU Seafood Rules: Tuvalu joined regional training in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the bloc.

Tuvalu Ocean Policy: Tuvalu has soft-launched its first National Ocean Policy for sustainable ocean management, with PM Feleti Teo framing the sea as Tuvalu’s “Te Fau” that binds islands, culture, food security and resilience. Fossil Fuel Trust Fund Scrutiny: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo expressed disappointment after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—invested in oil and coal-linked funds, saying it’s “not a good look” and that Tuvalu is reviewing the investments. Climate Action at GEF 8: Tuvalu’s Environment Minister Maina Vakafua Talia urged the Global Environment Facility to deliver “transformational change” rather than incremental reform, calling for stronger blended finance and inclusive resilience for vulnerable states. Pacific Tsunami Watch: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, US tsunami advisories listed Tuvalu among affected Pacific coasts, with warnings for hazardous ocean conditions and calls for coastal agencies to inform communities. EU Seafood Rules: Tuvalu fisheries officials joined training in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel food-safety requirements that could affect most EU-listed Pacific vessels, tightening cold-chain standards for tuna exports.

Tuvalu 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.

Tsunami Watch in the Pacific: After a powerful 7.8 quake off Mindanao, the US Tsunami Warning Centre issued advisories for many Pacific coasts, including Tuvalu, warning of hazardous ocean conditions and urging coastal agencies to inform communities and stay out of the water; Tuvalu at the GEF: Tuvalu’s Environment Minister Maina Vakafua Talia told the Global Environment Facility Assembly that the world must move beyond incremental change and deliver “transformational change,” with small island states treated as especially vulnerable; Fossil Fuel Scrutiny for Tuvalu: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo said AFP’s report on the Tuvalu Trust Fund’s investments in oil and coal is “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings; EU Seafood Rules Hit Pacific Fleets: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels; Climate Displacement Pressure: Pacific leaders urged New Zealand to act on climate displacement, warning current policies don’t match the scale of people forced to move; Australia-Tuvalu Diplomacy: Australia opened a new renewable-powered High Commission chancery in Funafuti, underscoring deeper ties under the Falepili Union.

Climate Diplomacy: Greenpeace urged Australia’s Chris Bowen to “lead with vision and ambition” as he takes charge of key Bonn interim climate talks, with focus on resilience, finance and keeping fossil-fuel phaseout on track. Tsunami Preparedness: After a powerful 7.8 quake off Mindanao, Pacific agencies issued tsunami advisories; Tuvalu and other islands were listed for monitoring, with officials told to inform coastal communities and follow local procedures. Tuvalu Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo said AFP’s report that the Tuvalu Trust Fund invested in oil and coal is “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings. GEF Funding Push: Tuvalu’s environment minister Maina Vakafua Talia called at the GEF Assembly for “transformational change” and stronger, inclusive climate and environment financing. EU Seafood Compliance: Tuvalu joined a Suva training for new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels, tightening cold-chain requirements for tuna exports. Digital Nation & Ocean Survival: Tuvalu reiterated that climate and ocean management must be treated as one survival agenda, while work continues toward a “Digital Nation” to preserve state functions as land vanishes. Regional Security & Climate Agenda: Australia and New Zealand backed Pacific-led security and climate priorities ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau.

Tuvalu–Climate Finance Scrutiny: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says it “not a good look” after AFP revealed the Tuvalu Trust Fund, managed by Mercer, holds investments linked to coal, gas and major oil refining—now under review. Climate Displacement Pressure: Pacific leaders are urging New Zealand to move faster on climate displacement planning, warning current policies don’t match the scale of people forced to move by disasters. Ocean + Climate as One Agenda: Teo told the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo that Tuvalu can’t treat climate action and ocean management separately, pointing to the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project as a practical model. EU Seafood Rules for Tuvalu Fisheries: In Suva, Tuvalu and other Pacific fisheries officials trained on new EU freezer-vessel food-safety requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the bloc. Digital Nation Push: Tuvalu’s “Digital Nation” plan is highlighted as a way to keep the state functioning and connect the diaspora as sea levels rise. Australia–Tuvalu Partnership: Australia opened a new High Commission chancery in Funafuti, powered by renewables, as ties deepen under the Falepili Union.

COP31 Prep in Bonn: Australia’s Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is in Germany leading energy-security talks at the Bonn climate meeting, aiming to keep Pacific priorities front and centre ahead of COP31. Tuvalu Climate Accountability: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says AFP’s report that the Tuvalu Trust Fund invested in oil and coal is “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings. Climate + Ocean as One Agenda: Teo told the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo that climate resilience must be tied to ocean management, calling it a “survival framework” for low-lying Tuvalu. EU Seafood Rules for Tuvalu Vessels: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in Suva on new EU freezer-ship requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels. Pacific Displacement Pressure: Leaders urged New Zealand to prepare for climate displacement, warning current frameworks don’t match the scale of movement already underway. Digital Nation Push: Tuvalu’s “Digital Nation” plan is gaining attention as a way to preserve statehood and identity as sea levels rise. Australia–Tuvalu Ties: Australia opened a new renewable-powered High Commission chancery in Funafuti, underscoring deepening cooperation under the Falepili Union. Youth Voices in Tuvalu: A Tuvalu youth survey finds unemployment is the top driver of poverty and frustration with how leadership listens.

Climate Mobility Framework: Pacific governments adopted new regional guidance on planned relocation, stressing it should be a last resort with community participation, Indigenous rights, and cultural protection. Tuvalu Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo said AFP’s report that the Tuvalu Trust Fund invested in oil and coal “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings. EU Seafood Rules: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in Suva on EU Delegated Regulation 2025/1449, which could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific freezer vessels exporting to the bloc. Climate Displacement Pressure: Pacific leaders urged New Zealand to act on climate displacement, citing research that nearly one million people were displaced by climate disasters across 2010–2021. Tuvalu-Australia Ties: Australia opened a new renewable-powered High Commission chancery in Funafuti, reinforcing the Falepili Union partnership and development cooperation. Youth Voices in Tuvalu: A survey found young Tuvaluans are worried about governance, with unemployment the top driver of poverty. Regional Security Shift (Solomon Islands): New PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secretive 2022 China security pact and begin treaty talks with Australia.

Climate Policy & Accountability: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says AFP’s report that the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—invested in oil and coal is “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings, a sensitive issue for a country pushing fossil-fuel phaseout while facing sea-level rise. Climate Displacement: Pacific leaders are urging New Zealand to act on climate displacement, warning current plans don’t match the scale of movement already underway, with World Vision NZ estimating nearly one million Pacific people were displaced by climate disasters from 2010–2021. Ocean–Climate Link: Tuvalu is calling for climate action and ocean management to be treated as one agenda, stressing that for low-lying states like Tuvalu, “survival” depends on integrated planning. Trade & Food Safety: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu met in Suva for training on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the bloc. Energy Resilience: Communities across the region are building solar skills as fuel prices rise, with Tuvalu among the countries involved in hands-on renewable training. Diplomacy: Australia and Tuvalu opened a new Australian High Commission chancery in Funafuti, highlighting deeper ties under the Falepili Union.

Fossil fuel scrutiny: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo hit back after AFP revealed the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—invested in oil and coal, saying it’s “not a good look” for a country that campaigns hard on climate action, and adding Tuvalu is reviewing the holdings. Climate displacement push: Pacific leaders urged New Zealand to prepare for climate displacement, as research says nearly one million Pacific people were displaced by climate disasters from 2010–2021 and calls for Pacific-led, dignity-first frameworks. Ocean-first diplomacy: At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Tuvalu called the climate-ocean link a “survival framework,” while leaders pressed for integrated ocean planning and resilience support. EU seafood rules: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in new EU freezer-vessel food-safety requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels exporting to the bloc. Australia ties deepen: Australia opened a new High Commission chancery in Funafuti powered by renewables, underscoring the Falepili Union partnership and climate resilience cooperation. Youth on governance: A Tuvalu youth survey flags unemployment and unequal development as top drivers of poverty and frustration with how voices are heard.

Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo said AFP findings that the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—invested in oil and coal “is not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings. EU Seafood Rules: Fisheries officials from Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect 97% of Pacific vessels exporting to the bloc, after concerns about freezing temperatures and histamine risk. Youth Voices: A Tuvalu youth survey shows unemployment is the top driver of poverty, with many young people feeling development is concentrated in Funafuti and their concerns aren’t being heard. Climate-Ocean Link: At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Tuvalu called climate action and ocean management a single survival agenda, pointing to the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project as practical proof. Australia Partnership: Australia opened a new renewable-powered High Commission chancery in Funafuti, while Tuvalu’s acting PM discussed climate resilience and support for Tuvaluans relocating under the Falepili pathway. Education Boost: UNICEF-backed work in Tuvalu aims to upgrade teacher qualifications and improve learning, reaching about 970 children with support for teachers across outer islands.

Island Ocean Summit in Tokyo: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo urged leaders to treat climate action and ocean management as one “survival framework,” citing coastal erosion, coral bleaching and shifting fish patterns, while highlighting Tuvalu’s Coastal Adaptation Project as practical proof. Australia–Tuvalu ties deepen: Australia opened a new renewable-powered High Commission chancery in Funafuti, and Tuvalu’s acting PM Panapasi Nelesone met Governor-General Sam Mostyn to discuss Falepili Union cooperation, climate resilience support, and help for Tuvaluans settling in Australia. Tuvalu goes “Digital Nation”: Tuvalu’s Digital Nation push aims to preserve state identity and governance even as sea levels rise, including planning for a virtual space for Tuvaluans abroad. Energy pressure, local solutions: Solar training brought Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu community leaders together to install and maintain solar PV systems as fuel costs bite. Pacific security realignment: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secret 2022 China security pact and start talks on a new comprehensive treaty with Australia. Global fuel shock warning: UNCTAD warned oil-price spikes from Strait of Hormuz tensions could cost vulnerable economies up to US$20.4b annually. COP31 prep: Pacific senior officials met to coordinate priorities, with Fiji and Tuvalu set to host pre-COP31 meetings in October. Tuvalu education push: UNICEF-backed support will help Tuvalu teachers upgrade qualifications and improve learning quality nationwide.

Digital Nation Push: Tuvalu is moving ahead with its “Digital Nation” plan to preserve statehood and identity as sea levels rise and land disappears over the coming century. Climate Resilience & Forestry Skills: FAO-backed training in Fiji is helping Samoa’s forestry officers improve sustainable teak and pine production, boosting local capacity against climate shocks. Tuvalu–Australia Partnership: Tuvalu’s Acting Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone met Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn, stressing climate change as the top threat and flagging real-world challenges for Tuvaluans relocating under Falepili, especially housing and transport. Energy Independence on the Ground: Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu community leaders trained on installing and maintaining solar PV systems to cut reliance on imported fuel as prices keep climbing. Tuvalu Education Upgrade: UNICEF and partners are funding a US$2.5m programme to raise teacher qualifications across Tuvalu, targeting untrained teachers in outer islands. Regional Security Diplomacy: Solomon Islands’ new PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secretive 2022 security pact with China while starting talks on a new comprehensive treaty with Australia.

Solomon Islands–China security: New PM Matthew Wale says he will review the secretive 2022 security pact with Beijing after admitting he only saw the text days before his Australia trip, with Australia and the US worried it could enable a lasting Chinese navy presence. Australia–Solomon Islands reset: Wale also agreed to start negotiations on a new, broader “comprehensive treaty” with Australia, as Canberra looks to revive stalled policing and deepen ties. Tuvalu–Australia partnership: Tuvalu’s Acting PM Panapasi Nelesone met Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Funafuti, stressing climate change as the biggest threat and raising practical hurdles for Tuvaluans settling in Australia under Falepili. Tuvalu education push: UNICEF-backed funding will help Tuvalu upskill teachers, with a US$2.5m programme targeting untrained staff and improving classroom learning through 2029. Energy resilience in the Pacific: Leaders from Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu took part in hands-on solar training to cut reliance on imported fuel as prices stay volatile. Diplomacy in the Pacific: Israel opened a new embassy in Fiji, with Tuvalu among the Pacific states it will serve.

Australia–Tuvalu Partnership: Tuvalu’s Acting Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone met Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Funafuti, stressing climate change as the “single greatest threat” and raising practical hurdles faced by Tuvaluans settling in Australia under the Falepili mobility pathway, including housing and transport; Mostyn reaffirmed Australia’s commitment and support through the Falepili Union, TCAP coastal resilience work, security coordination, and budget assistance. Tuvalu Climate Finance Scrutiny: An AFP investigation says Tuvalu’s main trust fund has fossil-fuel exposure via investments linked to coal, gas and major oil refining, prompting Tuvalu to review its “fossil fuel exposure.” Education for Outer Islands: UNICEF reports a US$2.5m programme (with GPE support and USP involvement) to upgrade teacher qualifications across Tuvalu through training pathways running to 2029, targeting untrained teachers and improving classroom learning. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Pacific senior officials advanced COP31 preparations, with Fiji and Tuvalu set to host pre-COP31 meetings in October 2026.

Fossil-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.