AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoFisheries & Ocean Governance: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva urged urgent action to protect fisheries, strengthen ocean governance, and secure maritime boundaries, backing the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035 and calling for equitable, Member-led management. Climate Diplomacy for COP31: The same meeting endorsed a stronger regional climate push ahead of COP31, with Tuvalu, Fiji and Australia hosting Pre-COP meetings to amplify Pacific leadership and climate finance priorities. Tuvalu Shipping Policy: Tuvalu is pushing tougher IMO Net-Zero rules, including higher Tier 1 remedial unit pricing and a revised compliance trajectory, arguing the Net-Zero Fund is essential for a fair transition. El Niño Impacts: El Niño is already tightening water and food supplies across the Pacific, with Fiji warning of “drastic measures” and PNG preparing for a partial Port Moresby water shutdown. Tuvalu in the Spotlight: Tuvalu also featured in regional science-for-policy work ahead of Pre-COP31, including models of sea-level rise impacts to guide adaptation planning. Tourism & Travel Friction: A US visa bond plan is becoming permanent for 50 countries, and the travel industry fears it could sharply reduce travel demand—an issue for Pacific tourism planning.
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