AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Risks: Samoa faces potential pressure on water, farms and electricity as El Niño strengthens. SPREP says the event may persist through March 2027, with below-normal rainfall forecast across a broad part of the southwest Pacific; Samoa’s outlook warns of dry conditions but does not predict continuous drought. Climate Finance: At CHOGM’s close, Commonwealth leaders committed to strengthening climate finance. Samoa had urged accessible, predictable, grant-based support so vulnerable countries do not have to borrow to recover from climate disasters. COP31: As Pacific nations prepare for next week’s climate talks, Fiji is leading a call for more adaptation funding, support for loss and damage, and action to keep the 1.5°C limit within reach. Nature: The Commonwealth also launched a US$202 million initiative focused on nature.
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