AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean Diplomacy Scrutiny: A legal expert says global ocean and climate talks often show a “disconnect” between public promises and closed-door positions, with Pacific and Global South voices sidelined in areas like BBNJ and deep-sea mining. Tuvalu Ocean Policy: Tuvalu has soft-launched its first National Ocean Policy for World Oceans Day, framing the sea as Te Fau—central to identity, food security, sovereignty and resilience. COP31 Energy Push: Australia’s Chris Bowen is in Bonn to lead climate negotiations, arguing electrification and renewables can cut costs and boost energy security, with Pacific pre-COP meetings planned in Fiji and Tuvalu. Tuvalu Fossil Fuel Trust Fund: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo says AFP findings about Mercer investing Tuvalu’s trust fund in oil and coal are “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the investments. Regional Safety Alert: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, tsunami advisories were issued across parts of the Pacific including Tuvalu, with officials urged to inform coastal communities. EU Seafood Rules: Pacific fisheries officials in Suva trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the bloc. Climate Displacement: Pacific leaders are urging New Zealand to prepare for climate displacement, warning current frameworks don’t match the scale of movement already underway.
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