AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCOP31 Pre-COP in Nadi: World powers and Pacific leaders will meet in Fiji from Oct 5–8 to set the agenda for COP31 in Antalya, pushing for 1.5°C, stronger climate finance, and ocean-focused action as sea levels rise fast and adaptation funding remains far short of needs. Tuvalu Language Week: In Aotearoa, Tuvaluan children and communities marked Vaiaso o te ‘Gana Tuvalu to keep language and identity alive through songs and learning. Pre-COP Focus Areas: Fiji’s environment secretary says the talks aim to narrow differences ahead of COP31, including trade response measures, the Mitigation Work Programme, and the Global Goal on Adaptation, with the Falefatupekasa Declaration to carry Pacific priorities forward. Weather-Ready Pacific Funding Gap: Pacific weather services report progress but warn that budgets and declining observation networks threaten cyclone and forecast capability, with a 10-year upgrade plan under discussion. Skills for Local Jobs: Fiji’s higher education regulator urges training to match local demand to reduce reliance on overseas workers, including updating courses for electric vehicles and new construction methods. Research Spotlight (Taro): A study on seven Fijian taro varieties found big differences in drought response, pointing to varieties that may better handle water stress. Aviation Training in Fiji: Aviation Australia and the Oceania Institute of Technology plan new training pathways in remotely piloted aircraft systems and ground operations for the region.
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