AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN Sea-Level Declaration: UNGA unanimously approved a new Declaration on Sea Level Rise, affirming a “presumption in favour of continued statehood” for climate-vulnerable island nations even if land is lost, and calling for science, early warning, predictable climate finance, and protection of coastal livelihoods and culture. Marshall Islands & Tuvalu at UNGA81: Pacific leaders told the UN climate crisis is already here—Tuvalu’s PM said sea-level rise is “present reality” and urged grants for loss and damage, while the Marshall Islands’ representatives pushed for urgent action as sovereignty and future viability hang on rising seas. Climate Justice in the Pacific: Pacific nations backed faster emissions cuts and stronger support, including legal pathways—16 Pacific countries and territories joined a writeshop for ICJ climate submissions. Regional Partnerships: India-Pacific cooperation advanced at UNGA sidelines, with FIPIC foreign ministers focusing on renewable energy, climate action, disaster resilience, healthcare, and capacity building. Coastal Protection in the Region: Australia-led crews helped build a 1.81km sea wall for Ebeye Island in the Marshall Islands to guard homes and roads from coastal flooding.
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