AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Climate Diplomacy: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese defended the low turnout for the Fiji–Tuvalu pre-COP31 climate meeting, saying it’s “traditionally” not like COP and will spotlight Pacific impacts ahead of COP31 in Türkiye. Climate Warning: A UN report says the world has effectively missed the 1.5°C goal, with warming projected up to 2.6°C under current policies—raising risks for island nations already hit by sea-level rise. Pre-COP Roll Call: Fiji’s foreign minister says leaders from Antigua and Barbuda, Cabo Verde, Thailand, Maldives and Timor-Leste are confirmed, with Germany, Mexico and South Korea sending ministers. PIF Tensions in Palau: The Pacific Islands Forum is underway with five leaders absent and China warning of “consequences” over Taiwan’s participation; Taiwan’s FM says it won’t yield. US Fuel Security Push: The US is set to announce a US$60m fuel security deal, alongside funding for port upgrades and anti-illegal fishing efforts. Tuvalu Community Climate Finance: The Pacific Resilience Facility is taking 14 community projects to pre-COP and COP31, including a women-led water resilience project nominated in Funafuti.
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