AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPre-COP31 Climate Diplomacy: World powers and Pacific leaders are converging in Nadi from Oct 5–8 to set the agenda for COP31 in Turkey, with a key Tuvalu visit planned to show the reality of sea-level rise and push for 1.5°C, stronger climate finance, and ocean-focused action. Tuvalu at the Centre: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo used Independence Day to stress education and health as development priorities, and to reaffirm that rising seas threaten land, sovereignty, and maritime boundaries—backed by a UN declaration on statehood continuity. Tuvalu Connectivity Boost: Tuvalu announced subsidised Fiji airfares (capped at $600 return) plus improved maritime links and cheaper internet access to strengthen daily life and essential travel. Leadership Milestone: Tuvalu inaugurated its first woman Governor-General, Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma, ahead of the 48th Independence anniversary. Health & Resilience: WHO-backed partners unveiled a major Western Pacific pandemic preparedness project, while Tuvalu’s wider region also highlighted the need for early action on childhood cancer and stronger weather-informed planning. Climate Justice Push: Pacific civil society issued “The Funafuti Call for Climate Justice,” urging an end to new fossil fuel expansion and faster loss-and-damage action.
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