AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Security & Nuclear-Free Pacific: Vanuatu has voiced “grave concern” over China’s nuclear-capable ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it undermines the region’s peace and nuclear-free commitments and noting the lack of prior consultation and transparency. Regional Diplomacy: New Zealand says it will explore joining Australia and Fiji’s “Ocean of Peace Alliance” after the missile test, while Tonga’s PM called the move a stir that risks militarising the ocean. Climate & Disaster Communication: Pacific broadcasters are relied on for cyclone warnings, but face a “recognition without resources” problem, leaving communities without timely, trusted, understandable alerts when extreme weather hits. Community-Led Solutions: Vanuatu hosted the Pacific Innovation Forum for Climate and Environment (PIFCE), where Pacific entrepreneurs pitched climate and environmental fixes, including eco-concrete made from Pacific waste. Sustainable Tourism Reform (Vanuatu): Vanuatu’s Department of Tourism launched a national consultation in Luganville to modernise sustainable tourism governance, with support from SPREP and EU-backed programmes. Ocean Justice & Indigenous Stewardship: A focus on ocean justice highlights fair access and Indigenous leadership in coastal and marine decision-making, linking culture and conservation.
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