AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Sovereignty at UNGA: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr told the UN General Assembly the Pacific must not be treated as a “theatre” for geopolitical rivalry, urging respect for sovereignty, international law, and the region’s right to chart its own future. UN Climate & Energy Push: UN chief António Guterres urged countries to break fossil-fuel dependence, calling for credible national roadmaps with clear timelines as climate impacts intensify. India-PIC Cooperation: On UNGA sidelines, India’s S Jaishankar chaired FIPIC talks reaffirming work on renewable energy, climate action, disaster resilience, education, healthcare, and capacity building, plus a proposal for tailored training programmes for Pacific professionals. Ocean Monitoring Funding: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance, pledging nearly €220 million to expand global ocean observing for safer navigation, weather forecasting, and coastal protection. Palau in the spotlight: Palau also featured in UNGA-linked regional discussions on digital connectivity and disaster management, including Palau officials attending Taiwan’s new World Alliance for Disaster Management launch. Maritime Security Funding: Tonga is set to receive new US and Australian investment for maritime enforcement targeting illegal fishing and cross-border crime.
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