AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGIS & Environment Capacity: More than 20 Pacific GIS and spatial practitioners, including Tonga delegates, met in Nadi, Fiji for a five-day training to strengthen environmental data management and support action on biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Rural Livelihoods & Climate Resilience: Tonga and IFAD launched the new phase of the Tonga Rural Innovation Project (TRIP III), a US$19.4m push reaching 8,800 households across Tongatapu, Vava’u, ‘Eua, Ha’apai and the outer islands, aiming to boost food and nutrition security, sustainable livelihoods, and climate resilience. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A Pacific-wide conversation on deep-sea minerals is shifting from simple “for or against” to “follow the science” and “do no harm,” with Tonga reaffirming it wants decisions guided by research and environmental safeguards. Pacific Climate Leadership: The Take The Lead Tonga initiative joined a global alliance to strengthen Pacific climate leadership ahead of major biodiversity talks. Moananuiākea Voyage Update: Polynesian Voyaging Society extended the Moananuiākea Voyage by a year due to higher El Niño-driven weather risks, with stops planned across the Pacific including Tonga. Health & Community: Pacific health leaders gathered in Auckland for the Pasifika Medical Association’s 30th anniversary conference, focusing on better outcomes for Pacific communities.
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