AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Diplomacy: World powers are heading to Pacific pre-COP talks in Fiji to set the course for COP31 in Turkey, with sea-level rise and a big climate-finance gap front and centre. Regional Climate Pressure: A Reuters report says the guest list is thin for leaders outside the Pacific, even as island states push for 1.5°C, stronger ocean focus, and more adaptation money. Local Resilience in Schools: Antigua and Barbuda’s climate resilience project has assessed six schools, flagging needs for hurricane-proof roofs, flood mitigation, and safer emergency access. Port Security & Trade: Cabinet is calling for stronger container screening and tighter port-customs cooperation, including more scanning and faster cargo record checks. Barbuda River Port Move: Work is advancing on relocating the Barbuda River Port, with coastal, feasibility, geotechnical, and hydrological studies underway before construction. Marine Protection Fight: Antigua and Barbuda faces renewed pressure over a whaling resolution as a petition with 5,585 signatures urges withdrawal ahead of the IWC meeting. Energy Transition: The EU says it’s ready to partner with Nevis on its geothermal project, citing regional benefits and technical support.
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