AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean & Climate Policy: The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) entered into force in early 2026, turning years of talks into rules for protecting international waters, while the EU’s Ocean Pact and a WTO fisheries-subsidy deal add pressure to curb harmful fishing and strengthen ocean governance. Just Transition & Rights: A UNEP report urges countries to turn “just transition” promises into enforceable environmental rule-of-law, with fair, inclusive, rights-based plans that protect workers and Indigenous Peoples as emissions cuts accelerate. Virtual Island Summit: The free Virtual Island Summit returns Sept 15–17, 2026, with a new three-day flow from “Adapt to Change” to “Transform Systems” and “Mobilise Action,” featuring speakers including Minister Jache Adams. Pacific Energy for Daily Life: A solar push led by youth climate activists is bringing practical training and PV installs to communities across Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tuvalu—aiming to cut reliance on costly imported diesel. Women’s Leadership in the Pacific: 29 women parliamentarians gather in Wellington for a three-day wānanga on decision-making and influencing change, with sessions on leadership, online harm, and gender-based harassment. Diplomacy & Community Values: Pacific civil society is alarmed by Nauru’s plan to open a Jerusalem embassy, saying it risks “buying Pacific votes” and undermining international consensus.
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