AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Natural Capital: PM Matthew Wale told leaders at Fiji’s PACT Pre-COP31 that the Pacific’s “blue and green wealth” should be turned into jobs, food security, safer coasts and revenue, pointing to the PNA Vessel Day Scheme and pushing for climate-resilience and sovereign wealth financing. Pre-COP31 Diplomacy: Australia’s Chris Bowen said only two non-Pacific leaders are attending the Fiji talks, defending the over-$20m cost as key Pacific engagement ahead of COP31. Pacific Health-Climate Link: University of Auckland’s Sir Collin Tukuitonga urged the world to learn from Pacific solutions, arguing climate action can improve health and equity. Ocean Governance vs Extraction: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. said the region must balance marine protection with production, while debate continues over deep-sea mining and who sets the rules. ICC Sovereignty Push: Naoero (formerly Nauru) withdrew from the ICC after US praise for “sovereignty,” as the ICC also ended its contract with insurer Axa amid US pressure. Regional Security: Pacific defence ministers met in Fiji to coordinate responses to unrest and security threats. Governance & Rule of Law: Fiji’s Graham Leung was elected president of the Fiji Law Society, pledging an apolitical, rule-of-law focus amid constitutional review and elections.
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