AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUNGA81 Walkout: Dozens of delegations left the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu spoke, with reports citing 77 countries absent or walking out—Tuvalu and Tonga among those listed. Climate Sovereignty at UN: Small island states won a UN declaration affirming a “presumption in favour of continued statehood” even as sea levels rise, protecting UN membership and sovereign rights. COP31 Finance Push: Fiji was selected to pilot COP31’s Climate Implementation Bridge (BRIDGE), aimed at turning climate plans into funding-ready projects, ahead of Pre-COP in Fiji with Tuvalu and Australia. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Pacific leaders and envoys are using UNGA week to press for stronger climate action, ocean protection, and faster, fairer access to climate finance. Tuvalu in the spotlight: Tuvalu’s presence featured in UNGA coverage, including the walkout list, as regional governments keep pushing for survival-focused climate outcomes. Work Mobility: Australia confirmed the 10 PALM scheme eligible countries, including Tuvalu, for legal work placements.
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