AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Diplomacy: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese is defending a Pacific pre-COP31 leaders push in Fiji and Tuvalu, even as critics question low turnout and the $20m-plus price tag—while Vanuatu warns Australia’s coal and gas approvals could undercut Pacific security commitments. Regional Climate Financing: Curaçao is set to press at UN High-Level Week for better climate resilience funding and stronger recognition of small island vulnerabilities, including sea-level rise as an existential threat. Antigua & Barbuda in the Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda is named among confirmed leaders for the pre-COP event, and the lead-up is framed as a chance to show the real impacts of global warming on low-lying islands. Marine Protection Fight: Togo has cosponsored a proposal—spearheaded by Antigua and Barbuda—to review commercial whaling quotas, drawing backlash from whale conservation groups. Local Environment & Resilience: Antigua and Barbuda launched a government cyber incident response team to better protect critical digital systems, supporting resilience as climate and disaster risks rise. Wildlife & Pollution: A rescued loggerhead turtle in Fuerteventura was released after rehabilitation from injuries linked to marine litter, including plastic raffia.
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