AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSustainable Tourism in Vanuatu: Havannah Boat House on Efate is being pitched as a “sit lightly on the land” model—no glass, no air-con, rooms breathing through shutters, and timbers sourced from Cyclone Pam repairs—showing how tourism can be built to adapt to wind, heat and place. Ocean Protection Push: At the Melanesian Ocean Summit, Vanuatu’s PM Jotham Napat urged unity to protect the sea, announcing plans to expand protection of 17,000+ sq km of northern waters. Regional Conservation: Papua New Guinea unveiled a strict “no-take” Western Manus Marine Protected Area, feeding into a wider Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. Climate Law Momentum: Vanuatu-backed efforts are driving a UN push to turn the ICJ’s climate obligations into practical action ahead of a pivotal vote. Local Livelihood Pressure: Older coverage also flags how coastal communities fear homes being lost to the ocean—while policy and protection lag.
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