AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Security: Tuvalu is calling for stronger UN support as it struggles to police a vast ocean, urging new UN coordination frameworks to tackle transnational crime, maritime crime, trafficking and the climate-crime link. Missile Fallout: China’s submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile test has drawn sharp condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States, with the missile reportedly landing near the Tuvalu/Kiribati area and regional leaders warning it undermines stability and transparency. Regional Defence Talks: The test is also feeding momentum for Pacific security cooperation, with New Zealand exploring joining the Australia-Fiji Ocean of Peace Alliance while Tonga and others say the ocean must not be militarised. Climate Action: Tuvalu and the FSM back a UN push for measurable methane cuts, arguing faster reductions are vital for low-lying islands. National Policy: Tuvalu has moved closer to its first National Security Policy after a stakeholder review, aiming for a whole-of-government approach beyond policing and defence. Environment & Energy: Tuvalu has launched a plastic waste and used engine oil pyrolysis machine to turn pollution into alternative fuel for local use.
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