AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater Access Gap: A new global map shows safe drinking water is still out of reach for more than 2 billion people, with many low-income countries below 20% access even as wealthy regions sit near universal levels. Pacific Climate Summit: Leaders including Kiribati backed a joint push for stronger Pacific climate adaptation and resilience, saying rising heat is worsening hazards and threatening coastlines, watersheds, and communities. Defend Climate Science: Pacific Small Island states warned at UN talks in Bonn that efforts to weaken climate science would put Pasifika lives and livelihoods at risk. El Niño Preparedness: SPREP urged Pacific communities to start preparing now that El Niño has been declared underway, stressing early action and staying informed. Food Security Under El Niño: Papua New Guinea faces severe harvest losses as frost and drought hit Highlands food gardens, with Oxfam warning millions could be affected and malnutrition risks rising. Regional Health Link to Mosquito Control: A focus on Wolbachia highlights how dengue prevention can work as a regional public good, but depends on clear roles, monitoring, and community involvement. Banaba Resource Concerns: On Banaba, Rabi leaders and civil groups are questioning “pinnacle extraction” plans, calling them a “quick fix” tied to ongoing trust fund mismanagement.
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