AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchoolPower Fundraiser: The 10th Annual Three Clubs Barefoot Canyon Classic in Laguna Beach (May 4) drew a sold-out crowd and raised support for education through LBUSD, with a “May the Fourth” theme bringing Obi-Wan and stormtrooper-style fun to the course. Pacific Diplomacy: Taiwan’s return to the Pacific Islands Forum spotlighted how China’s pressure can reshape who gets a seat—while Tuvalu remains among the few Pacific states still holding ties with Taipei. Tuvalu Ocean Push: Tuvalu is finalising its first National Ocean Policy, set to launch June 8 on World Ocean Day, with an Ocean Unit, marine protection targets, and a clear message that the ocean is central to sovereignty. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank warns growth across 11 Pacific islands will slow to about 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping, and weaker tourism bite. Fossil Fuel Shift: A separate global summit in Santa Marta agreed on national phase-out roadmaps and a science panel, but financing gaps remain the big sticking point.
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