AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCOP31 Pressure on Australia & Turkey: Activists accuse the hosts of a “vacuum of action” as Australia and Turkey prepare for COP31 while coal ties linger. Pacific Pre-COP31 Mobilisation: Pacific leaders say this is their moment to steer global climate decisions, with Tuvalu and Fiji hosting talks ahead of November in Türkiye. Tuvalu at the UN: PM Feleti Teo backed the UN Political Declaration on Sea-Level Rise, stressing continuity of statehood and permanent maritime boundaries as seas threaten land. Climate Justice on the Streets: More than 700 people in Fremantle rallied for “Climate Justice Now,” urging Australia to phase out fossil fuels and scale climate finance. Language & Identity in Aotearoa: Vaiaso o te ‘Gana Tuvalu’ celebrates Tuvalu Language Week across New Zealand, helping children keep te ‘Gana Tuvalu alive through songs and community events. First Woman Governor-General: Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma was sworn in as Tuvalu’s first woman Governor-General ahead of Independence Day. Connectivity Boost: Tuvalu announced subsidised Fiji airfares and improved maritime and digital links to strengthen everyday access for island communities. Culture on Screen: “Saving Tuvalu” is among Screen Australia’s funded documentaries, spotlighting community-led climate storytelling. Women, Water & Power: Research highlights that women’s exclusion from decision-making drives wider gendered climate and water insecurity across the Pacific.
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