AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Security Partnerships: Fiji and Tonga are exploring new fuel supply partnerships after lessons from the global fuel crisis, with Fiji discussing options with Malaysia’s PETRONAS and renewable energy ideas, while Tonga signs a feasibility study agreement with Pacific Energy South West Pacific Limited backed by the US Trade and Development Agency. Tuvalu in the Climate Spotlight: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo has invited Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi to attend the Pre-COP31 Leaders’ Event in Tuvalu, aiming to boost direct engagement on climate resilience and climate finance, with Japan also flagged as a key development partner. Extractives Governance & Gender: A workshop in Solomon Islands’ mining communities pushed for stronger women’s participation in extractive industries, linking transparency and accountability to community wellbeing and practical steps to increase involvement in EITI processes, with Tuvalu included in the regional UN coordination. Shipping Decarbonisation: IMO Net Zero Framework talks are set to restart in September, as shipping players argue for workable compromise on emissions, including how to handle LNG and the net zero fund. Tourism Trade Link-Up: The Treasures of the South Pacific roadshow’s Australian leg wrapped with 800+ travel agent interests, spotlighting Tuvalu alongside other Pacific destinations. Human Rights in Fossil-Fuel Transition: Human rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to make rights a core, enforceable part of the second Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels conference, not just a stated principle.
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