AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate diplomacy: Australia’s Penny Wong urged world leaders to “come to the Pacific” for the Fiji and Tuvalu pre-COP meetings, saying they must see climate impacts on livelihoods, culture and economies firsthand. Ocean protection: Samoa is hosting a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition to survey biodiversity across new marine protected areas, supporting its push to protect 30% of ocean waters. Tuvalu at the edge: A Tuvalu family shared how sea-level rise and storms are pushing people to leave for education and safety, even as they try to keep language, food and dance alive. Identity & culture: Nauru officially became the Republic of Naoero, updating the country code (NRU→NRO) and naming citizens “dei-Naoero” to reflect indigenous heritage. Pacific security politics: Australia’s new treaties with Fiji frame mutual defence while targeting “third parties” in the Pacific, amid wider Pacific security shifts. Online island connections: A Virtual Island Summit returns Sept 15–17, bringing island leaders together to share practical solutions for changing coastal conditions.
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