AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Justice Anniversary: One year after the ICJ climate advisory opinion, Save the Children says Pacific children are still facing daily disruption to education and wellbeing, as Pacific leaders and student campaigners call for governments to turn legal clarity into real action. MSG Leadership & Gender: Vanuatu civil society backs Dr Anna Naupa’s merit-based appointment as MSG DG, while Malvatumauri chiefs apologise for misleading claims and then issue an ultimatum demanding revocation by 30 July—sparking accusations of discrimination and misogyny. Education & Costs: UNESCO-linked discussions warn SDG4 progress has gone backwards, with students at USP in Fiji reporting rising living costs that force them to skip meals and struggle to study. Climate Research in the Region: SINU representatives shine at a Pacific climate forum in Vanuatu, urging universities to blend climate science with traditional ecological knowledge and stronger youth participation. Culture & Travel: A tourism piece spotlights Vanuatu’s islands, seasons, and cultural experiences for visitors. Pacific Conservation: Melanesian nations move toward a major ocean reserve corridor, with Solomon Islands joining PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji’s MOCOR plan. Design & Fashion: Pacific designers wrap up Life-Con Pacific 2026 in Samoa, with Vanuatu’s Gilbert Mermer taking part.
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