AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAviation, Safety & Connectivity: Tuvalu’s Transport Minister Simon Kofe chaired RAMM4 virtually, pushing a Pacific agenda for safer, more affordable, resilient air links—covering the Regional Aviation Action Plan, civil aviation safety and security, and next steps toward RAMM5. Pacific Climate & Energy Transition: The “transitioning away from fossil fuels” momentum keeps building after Santa Marta, where 57 countries backed national phase-out roadmaps and a new science panel—while the debate stays split between market-tech fixes and calls for a fair, social shift. Economy Under Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slipping, forecasting 2.8% growth for 2026 as fuel and shipping costs bite, tourism cools, and debt plus repeated shocks weigh on households and governments. Plastic Crisis—Upstream Focus: Kiribati is urging stronger global upstream action to tackle plastic pollution, citing limited local capacity and costly waste export options. Tuvalu in the Mix: Tuvalu’s leadership is also visible beyond climate talks, including PM Feleti Teo’s first official visit to New Zealand.
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