AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCultural Heritage: Researchers warn the Australia–Tuvalu Falepili Union could accelerate the loss of traditional buildings, construction skills and community spaces as more Tuvaluans move abroad. The historic Lotolelei Church on Lakena remains a vital link for Nanumea families. Fisheries: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency members will push for a landmark bigeye tuna measure at upcoming talks in Vanuatu. If adopted, it would cover both purse-seine and longline fishing, with potential implications for Pacific fishing opportunities and revenue. Climate Action: A Pacific pre-COP summit highlighted Tuvalu’s rising-sea risks, with delegates visiting Funafuti to see coastal defences. Separately, 14 Pacific countries, including Tuvalu, are set to benefit from a US$1.06 billion climate-resilience programme. Trust Fund: Tuvalu has limited ability to prevent its national trust fund from investing in companies tied to coal, oil and gas, according to documents reviewed by AFP. The fund helps support the government budget. Preparedness: Tuvalu is among nine Pacific countries due to receive mobile emergency-alert systems, backed by US$1.2 million in new funding.
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