AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSea-Level Diplomacy: World leaders at UNGA81 approved a UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise, backing the “presumption in favour of continued statehood” for countries losing territory and urging support for affected communities. Tuvalu in the Spotlight: Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas met France’s Emmanuel Macron at the Rising Nations Gala in New York, as the Rising Nations Institute pushes commitments toward practical action on rising seas. Climate Finance Push: Fiji was selected to pilot COP31’s Climate Implementation Bridge (BRIDGE), aimed at turning climate plans into finance-ready projects; meanwhile, Pacific leaders including Tuvalu’s Matthew Cooper Wale called for more accessible, predictable, grant-based funding. Labour Mobility: Australia confirmed the 10 PALM eligible countries for work placements, including Tuvalu, with legal pathways to address Australian labour shortages. Regional Partnerships: India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired FIPIC talks with Tuvalu and other Pacific ministers, focusing on renewable energy, climate action, disaster resilience, healthcare and capacity building. Digital & AI Concerns: A Pacific-focused discussion highlighted protecting Indigenous knowledge as AI connectivity grows.
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