AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation, connectivity: Tuvalu’s Transport, Energy, Communications and Innovation Minister Simon Kofe chaired RAMM4 virtually, pushing a shared Pacific agenda for safer, more affordable and resilient air services, including the Regional Aviation Action Plan, civil aviation safety and next steps toward the 5th ministers meeting. Food processing for import substitution: The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority is seeking consultants for 20 days of hands-on training for community fish markets under TFSP3—covering practical processing and new products like fish sausages and fish burgers, plus processed pork options. Pacific economic pressure: The World Bank warns growth across 11 Pacific island countries will slow to 2.8% in 2026 as fuel and shipping costs rise, tourism momentum weakens, and structural constraints persist. Fossil-fuel transition momentum: Santa Marta’s “transitioning away” summit backed national phase-out roadmaps and a science panel, with Tuvalu and Ireland set to co-host the next summit in 2027. Plastic crisis focus: Kiribati is calling for stronger upstream action as plastic waste keeps mounting despite limited local treatment options.
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