AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYouth Climate Voice in Vanuatu: Young people at the Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment (PIFCE) in Vanuatu are pushing for child-centred climate decisions, saying children need real power and resources to lead solutions. Community Water for Malekula: An LDS Church humanitarian programme is delivering new clean water systems on Malekula, improving drinking water access for remote communities while also supporting health and education services. Fisheries Cooperation in the Pacific: Ministers wrapped up the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington, setting priorities for regional fisheries management and cooperation. Nakamal Agreement & Resilience: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement, expanding support for policing, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure and disaster response, while committing Vanuatu to keep its territory free from foreign military bases. GEF Climate Adaptation Funding: The Global Environment Facility approved new Pacific climate adaptation projects, including work in Vanuatu, to help communities and ecosystems withstand flooding, sea-level rise and coastal erosion. Ocean Skills at Sea: The “Floating University” programme put early-career Pacific ocean professionals, including from Vanuatu, on the RV Tangaroa to build practical ocean and climate research skills. Tourism Data for Sustainability: The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s workshop trained tourism data officers across the region, including Vanuatu, to strengthen evidence-based planning for more sustainable tourism.
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