AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoTuvalu-Japan Climate Diplomacy: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has invited Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi to attend the Pre-COP31 Leaders’ Event in Funafuti, aiming to deepen cooperation on climate change, resilience, climate finance, maritime transport, renewable energy, fisheries and digital connectivity. Pacific Ocean Governance: Forum foreign ministers meeting in Suva backed stronger fisheries protection, endorsed the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035, and pushed ocean-climate priorities and member-led implementation to safeguard livelihoods and sovereignty. Shipping’s Net-Zero Crossroads: As the IMO Net Zero Framework talks restart in September, Tuvalu is among the most ambitious voices, proposing higher remedial unit pricing and a revised trajectory—while industry groups warn the LNG and Net-Zero Fund design could still derail a workable deal. Regional Climate Pressure: El Niño is already tightening water and food supplies across the Pacific, with Fiji and Papua New Guinea activating dry-weather contingency plans and warning of tougher measures ahead. Tourism & Trade Link: Tuvalu is being promoted as a “Hidden Treasure” destination through the Treasures of the South Pacific roadshow, with regional partners pushing new business ties into Australia’s travel market.
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