AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Law Push: A new “ecocide” model law for Latin America would make severe environmental destruction a criminal offence, aiming to deter top decision-makers and protect biodiversity. Pacific Climate Urgency: Pacific leaders meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu ahead of COP31 are urging the world to keep 1.5°C within reach, warning that sea-level rise is already making parts of island life unlivable. Tuvalu’s Reef Collapse: Scientists say a 2024 marine heatwave killed about 99.9% of Tuvalu’s coral, leaving “skeleton after skeleton” and threatening the archipelago’s future habitability. Samoa EV Charging: Samoa’s MNRE is developing a user-pay system for solar EV charging stations to recover costs and fund expansion. Samoa Conservation Wins: Nature-based restoration at O Le Pupu Pue National Park has planted 3,000 native trees and built a community ranger network to tackle degraded forests, invasive weeds, and cyclone impacts. Wildlife Discovery: Underwater camera surveys off Apolima Island recorded an endangered leopard (zebra) shark for the first time in Samoan waters. Fisheries Security: Australia and partners ran Operation Nasse to deter illegal fishing across the Pacific, including Samoa, strengthening maritime coordination. Food Resilience Research: A Fiji taro study found big differences in drought tolerance across varieties, including Tausala ni Samoa, informing future climate-ready crops. Ocean Governance & Youth: At COFI37, Pacific nations—including Samoa—called for stronger support for ocean solutions, youth fisheries businesses, and better value-adding beyond catching fish.
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