AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSamoa’s Climate Response: Samoa has asked the Asian Development Bank to support a response plan addressing climate change and drought as a strong El Niño develops. Disaster Readiness: A new mobile engineering workshop launched in Samoa can make replacement parts and carry out urgent repairs after disasters, while also training local technicians. Cyclone Risk: A regional outlook warns of seven to 11 named cyclones in the 2026–27 season, with activity potentially starting early and rising near and east of the International Date Line. Climate Finance: The Pacific Community reports US$129.9 million in new climate funding approvals in 2025 for resilience, fisheries and health projects. Ocean Impacts: El Niño is expected to shift tuna distribution and fishing activity through 2027, affecting Pacific island economies; Samoa is also among countries warned of possible reduced rainfall.
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