AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPre-COP31 Logistics: Fiji is gearing up for a major Pre-COP31 in Nadi next month, with 2,000-plus delegates expected across three venues (Sheraton, Sofitel and Crowne Plaza) from Oct 5–8, and a leaders’ component in Tuvalu on Oct 5–6 to keep Pacific voices central ahead of COP31. Weather & Early Warnings: At the 8th Pacific Meteorological Council meeting, Tuvalu highlighted faster, more accurate forecasting by integrating AI into daily monitoring, while other countries reported radar, station upgrades and new multi-hazard early warning centres. Women’s Safety: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre launched its 46th regional training on violence against women and girls, with participants from Tuvalu and across the Pacific focusing on legal, policy and frontline support. Climate Justice & Overshoot: Pacific leaders and experts are pushing back on “wrong picture” sea-level planning, warning that land elevation data can be badly off, as UN reporting points to 1.5°C overshoot impacts already locked in for the Pacific. Tuvalu in Regional Diplomacy: Civil society in Funafuti is urging the world to “listen to the Pacific” ahead of Pre-COP31, with women’s groups calling for real decision-making power in climate talks. Education & Governance: USP installed Tuvalu Governor-General Rev Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani as its 33rd Chancellor, underscoring Tuvalu’s regional influence beyond size.
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