AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Climate Voices in Vanuatu: Young Pacific leaders are pushing for child-centred climate decisions at the Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment, saying children need real power and resources to lead solutions in their own way. Clean Water for Malekula: LDS Church-supported humanitarian work is improving access to safe drinking water, health outreach and education infrastructure in remote Malekula communities, including two newly completed water supply systems for around 2,000 residents. Nakamal Agreement Sparks Cultural Pushback: Vanuatu’s Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs says the word “Nakamal” used in the Vanuatu–Australia agreement was chosen without proper national consultation, calling for chiefs, church leaders, women and youth to be involved. LGBTQIA+ Rights Rejected: Australia has rejected all UN Human Rights Council LGBTQIA+ recommendations in its latest review, including calls to end discrimination and conversion practices. WWII Remnants Cleanup: Australia’s navy continues disposing of unexploded WWII munitions across the South Pacific, including work off Papua New Guinea. Tourism Data Skills Boosted: The Pacific Tourism Organisation wrapped a workshop in Nadi to strengthen tourism research and statistics capacity across nine Pacific countries, including Vanuatu. Indigenous Conservation Exchange: Pacific traditional leaders and conservation groups meet on Indigenous-led conservation and customary governance, with Vanuatu among participants.
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