AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoClimate Justice & Fossil Fuels: UN chief António Guterres urged governments to adopt national plans to phase out fossil fuels with clear timelines and support for workers and communities, warning climate shocks threaten energy and human security. Legal Climate Push: Fiji’s AG opened a regional writeshop for 16 Pacific states, including Samoa, preparing submissions to the ICJ on climate change—framing the case as a demand for climate justice. Pacific Media & Loss/Damage: SPREP and Conservation International-backed media leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Declaration, calling for stronger reporting on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Community Conservation Funding: Samoa CARES grants delivered $3.12m to 62 community groups for reef and mangrove work, solar lighting to cut diesel use, and sustainable agriculture like hydroponics and school gardens. Regional Partnerships for Nature: SPREP and Conservation International signed a five-year MOU to boost Pacific-led conservation science, innovative finance, and climate resilience. Samoa in Regional Climate Science: Samoa strengthens climate science partnership with SPC. Digital Access for the Blue Pacific: Pacific leaders discussed affordable, safer digital connectivity and cyber protections, with Samoa’s Deputy PM attending a UNGA81 side event.
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