AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSustainable Tourism, Tanna: On Vanuatu’s Tanna, a quiet shift is turning into a big idea: Rex Aipen built his house around a wild apple tree after Cyclone Pam, letting nature—not plans—decide what stays and what changes. The island’s volcano still rumbles, but the real story is how trees and weather shape daily life for visitors and locals alike. Climate Justice, UN: In New York, Vanuatu helped win a UN General Assembly resolution backing the ICJ’s climate ruling—141 countries in favour, 8 against—pushing climate duties and loss-and-damage accountability further into international law. Pacific Security, NZ Role: Meanwhile, reporting highlights growing pressure for closer defence integration in the Pacific, with Vanuatu researchers warning Australia’s security focus is straining ties. Workplace Safety, Women: A regional campaign is calling for workplaces free from violence and harassment, citing high rates of sexual harassment across Pacific countries including Vanuatu.
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