AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Risks: Samoa faces possible pressure on water, agriculture, health and power as a strengthening El Niño brings a forecast of below-normal rainfall across parts of the Pacific. SPREP warns impacts could persist into 2027, though Samoa’s outlook remains subject to local forecasts. Climate Finance: Samoa is urging accessible, predictable, grant-based support so vulnerable countries do not have to borrow to recover from climate disasters. Pacific leaders are taking the same call to COP31, seeking more adaptation funding and action on loss and damage. Oceans: As Samoa hands over the Commonwealth chair, its deputy prime minister has called for the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration to be put into action, underscoring the ocean’s importance to island livelihoods, economies and cultures.
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