AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Climate Summit: Hawaiʻi, California and Kiribati joined Fiji, Guam, Vanuatu and Weno to pledge deeper regional cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience, focusing on protecting coastlines, watersheds and communities “ridge to reef.” Disaster readiness: SPC and WFP trained logistics and warehouse officers from Kiribati and other Pacific disaster offices in Brisbane, strengthening how relief supplies are procured, stored and dispatched during emergencies. Ocean data for resilience: Kiribati student Ueakeia Tofinga joined the “Floating University” aboard RV Tangaroa, helping build Pacific-led skills in ocean mapping, marine life study and climate research. Fisheries governance: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee ministerial meeting concluded in Wellington, with Kiribati among ministers shaping priorities for Pacific fisheries cooperation. Banaba mining dispute: Fiji court filings deepen the fight over proposed Banaba phosphate extraction, with community groups raising concerns about trust fund audits and whether mining plans are truly paused. Clean fuel measurement: Australia donated fuel measurement equipment (fuel trolleys) to Kiribati and other islands to help regulators verify pump accuracy and support trusted trade.
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