AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Inclusion & AI/DPI: A new Pacific-focused piece argues today’s wayfinding can be rebuilt with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Public Infrastructure to support inclusive digital growth across Tuvalu and other Pacific Island Countries. Climate Science for Action: Fiji’s environment minister highlights how Pacific Community research on oceans, fisheries, agriculture, geoscience and climate finance is feeding Pre-COP31/COP31 planning, including sea-level rise impacts for Tuvalu. Shipping Decarbonisation Funding: Six Pacific states back the IMO Net-Zero Fund as essential for “just and equitable” shipping transitions, linking it to mid-term emission cuts. Climate Migration Pressure: Tuvalu’s Falepili Union data shows 82% of the population entered Australia’s climate visa ballot, with only 280 visas offered. Clean Energy Skills: Fiji Solar Scholars trained staff and installed a solar PV system at FCOSS to keep disaster coordination running during outages. Ocean Protection Research: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a Samoa expedition to survey biodiversity supporting Samoa’s 30% ocean protection plan. Regional Tech Capacity: GIS professionals from across the Pacific meet in Nadi to strengthen environmental data management and planning. Maritime Security Risk: Reports say Houthi strikes are extending beyond declared blockade zones, raising risk for Saudi-linked shipping routes. Education & Engineering Pathways: An Uzbek student’s CUHK engineering journey is profiled, reflecting growing international pull for tech education.
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