AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVanuatu Sovereignty at the ICJ: Vanuatu has filed an application at the International Court of Justice against France over sovereignty for Umaenupne (Matthew) and Umaeneag (Hunter) islands, and a single maritime boundary—after talks in Paris collapsed and France must consent before proceedings move. Pacific Climate Push: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders backed urgent, inclusive climate action to keep 1.5°C alive, improve climate finance access, and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, with ocean and forests highlighted as key carbon sinks. Vanuatu Literacy Spotlight: International Literacy Day coverage spotlights Vanuatu’s education crisis, including claims that 70% of children struggle to read or write, plus ongoing concerns about low completion rates and disruption from strikes and disasters. Vanuatu Tourism Campaign: Vanuatu Tourism Office launched “Vanuatu Uncovered,” its most personal campaign yet, featuring Ni-Vanuatu stories and customs across Efate, Santo and Tanna, aimed at reaching Australians via social media and vanuatu.travel. Health & Culture Links: A Chinese medical team begins a yearlong mission to Vanuatu, including plans to better use imaging capacity and build local health capability. Diplomacy: India’s next High Commissioner to Vanuatu has been announced, with cooperation flagged in healthcare, education, IT and climate change.
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