AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Accountability Push: Vanuatu’s push at the UN General Assembly is back in focus after the ICJ’s climate advisory opinion—now a new resolution aims to turn that ruling into practical obligations for states. Ocean Protection & Unity: At the Melanesian Ocean Summit, Vanuatu’s PM Jotham Napat urged courage and regional cooperation, announcing protection for more than 17,000 sq km of northern waters and calling for a “Melanesian corridor” beyond colonial borders. Digital Resilience: Vanuatu also kicked off National Digital Week, linking telecoms and emergency responders to strengthen cyber safety and disaster communications across the islands. Pacific Economic Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slipping below 3% in 2026 as fuel costs, weaker tourism, inflation and repeated shocks keep squeezing budgets and households.
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