AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Preparations: Samoa’s prime minister has urged the country to prepare for months of dry conditions, with drought already damaging crops and straining water supplies. The government plans to deploy water trucks and provide tanks to households. Climate Finance: Samoa is exploring carbon markets as a possible source of climate funding, but officials say the country must assess its readiness before making commitments. Wildlife Recovery: On Nu’utele, native plants are returning after invasive rats and pigs were removed, creating hope for a new population of the endangered mao bird. Plastic Recycling: Samoa has opened a centre to process plastic bottles and aluminium cans for export, as Pacific recycling programmes connect collected containers with overseas markets. Marine Protection: Pacific Ocean Commissioner Henry Puna is urging countries to resume negotiations and reach a binding agreement to protect biodiversity in international waters. Recycling Claims: Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone will revise bottle labels after EU scrutiny, clarifying that “100% recycled plastic” claims exclude caps and labels.
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