AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño watch in Vanuatu: Vanuatu has declared an El Niño watch, with early signs pointing to warmer ocean conditions and reduced, uneven rainfall. Climate risk planning: Minister Ralph Regenvanu told Parliament impacts may vary by island, with likely pressure on water, agriculture and livestock, and the government is preparing response plans, emergency funding triggers, and support for vulnerable communities. Energy resilience training (Fiji–Vanuatu–Tuvalu): Leaders and community representatives trained on installing and maintaining solar PV systems through the Solar Scholars Initiative, aiming to cut reliance on imported diesel and provide backup power during outages. Tourism data for Vanuatu: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Vanuatu Tourism Office released Vanuatu’s 2025 International Visitor Survey results, highlighting strong visitor interest driven by culture and nature, and using the data to guide more sustainable planning. Ocean protection in the region: Papua New Guinea announced a proposed Western Manus no-take marine sanctuary, framed as a major step for biodiversity and long-term fisheries sustainability, linked to the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves that includes Vanuatu.
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