AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Justice: A new UNEP report says countries are moving beyond “just transition” promises by embedding fairness into environmental rule of law, including laws, public policies, institutions and court decisions—aiming to protect workers, Indigenous Peoples and affected communities as economies shift to low-carbon and climate-resilient futures. Tuvalu Climate Migration: Australia’s climate visa ballot has drawn massive interest from Tuvalu, with 8,750 registrations—about 82% of Tuvalu’s population—while only 280 visas are offered this programme year, as Tuvalu faces sea-level threats and the world court weighs states’ climate obligations. Sea Safety (Fiji/Tuvalu): Life Flight (Fiji) Trust is urging wider use of emergency locator beacons (EPIRBs/PLBs) to cut search times and save lives at sea, citing recent rescues and pointing to Kiribati and Tuvalu as examples where beacons improved rescue outcomes. Pacific Ocean Protection (Samoa): National Geographic Pristine Seas is surveying marine life in Samoa’s newly protected areas to support the country’s plan to safeguard 30% of its ocean with stronger scientific baselines. Pacific Wayfinding & Inclusion: A Pacific-focused piece argues AI and digital public infrastructure can help the region “navigate” digital transformation toward more inclusive growth, building on local context and experience.
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