AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCOP31: The Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion has opened in Antalya as Pacific leaders press for action to keep 1.5°C within reach, easier access to climate finance and stronger ocean protections. The summit follows pre-COP meetings hosted by Tuvalu and Fiji, where those priorities were set out. Rising seas: A Commonwealth study estimates sea levels are rising about 5mm a year in Tuvalu and warns that the country’s adaptation governance and finance arrangements are not yet adequate. A series of seawalls covering about four kilometres of coastline has been completed with support from Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Community warnings: Tuvalu’s meteorological service is sharing alerts in Tuvaluan and English and using satellite phones to reach islands when internet access fails, as El Niño puts pressure on regional water security. Funafuti Lagoon: The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority is seeking a consultant to develop a marine plan to coordinate fishing, port operations, coastal development and conservation.
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