AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate and Agriculture: Strengthening El Niño conditions are raising drought risks across the Pacific, threatening water supplies, crops, livestock and energy production. Samoa’s authorities urge households and businesses to conserve water and protect farms as rainfall declines. Palau Recycling: A bill would extend the deposit-refund program to food, fuel, oil and cleaning-product containers, charging a 10-cent deposit to divert more waste from landfills. Regional Investment: The Asian Development Bank’s 2026–2030 Pacific strategy includes Palau and 11 other island economies, prioritizing climate-resilient infrastructure, essential services, jobs and more flexible project delivery. Water and Agriculture: Israel’s new Pacific Islands Forum partner status could open cooperation on desalination, water management, agriculture and climate adaptation, alongside a planned joint action plan.
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