AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific Policing: Tuvalu Police Commissioner Matatia Makaili was elected inaugural deputy chair of PACPOL, a new regional body endorsed by Pacific police chiefs to strengthen cooperation. Climate and Statehood: Opening a law officers’ meeting in Funafuti, Prime Minister Feleti Teo urged stronger legal protections for Pacific countries’ sovereignty and maritime boundaries as seas rise. Pre-COP: Tuvalu’s climate minister defended the recent Fiji–Tuvalu gathering, calling the turnout a significant achievement and urging ambitious action on fossil fuels; Palau’s president said its success should be judged by results, not attendance. Climate Finance: The Pacific Community secured US$129.9 million in new climate funding approvals, while the Asian Development Bank allocated Tuvalu US$11.94 million to help households manage fuel and living costs. Women in Leadership: A regional gender report highlights Tuvalu’s representation gap: the country has no women MPs or cabinet ministers. Culture and Migration: A report on Lakina’s historic Lotolelei Church asks how communities can preserve cultural ties as people move away; Tuvalu is also adding land on Funafuti and offering a pathway to Australia.
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