AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Finance & UNGA Push: Samoa’s Deputy PM and Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo told the UN General Assembly that climate funding must be scaled up, easier to access, and free of burdensome conditions—warning small island states are being forced to pay for both development and survival as disasters intensify. Pacific Climate Messaging: Pacific leaders at UNGA pressed for faster climate action, calling out the injustice of those doing the least damage facing the worst impacts. Ocean & Fisheries Support: At FAO’s fisheries summit, Pacific countries including Samoa urged stronger international backing for regional ocean solutions—especially for youth and women moving into value-adding, processing and fisheries businesses. Water Security at Home: In Samoa, rainwater tanks are helping families during outages, acting as a crucial backup for cooking, washing and cleaning. Women in Water Decisions: Pacific advocates say women’s exclusion from decision-making drives wider gendered harms in climate and water insecurity, calling for women’s voices in community and subnational water planning. Local Skills for Water: ADRA Samoa is training women and girls in home plumbing and sanitation, after earlier mixed sessions left women without hands-on practice. Regional Collaboration: A virtual island summit highlighted practical climate and ocean responses—like circular economy training and community aquaponics—while stressing the need for stronger partnerships and finance.
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