AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWaste and Recycling: Beverage companies in Samoa are being urged to help pay for recycling, putting more responsibility on producers to address packaging waste. COP31: As climate talks open in Türkiye, 15 Pacific journalists—including one from Samoa—are reporting on negotiations. Pacific leaders are pressing for faster emissions cuts and accessible climate finance, with grants rather than loans. Climate Outlook: SPREP warns a strengthening El Niño could prolong pressure on Samoa’s water, food supplies, agriculture and electricity, with regional dry conditions potentially extending into 2027. Regional Advocacy: Pacific representatives are also seeking renewable energy investment and funding for the Pacific Resilience Facility, while OACPS legislators urge a united Pacific, African and Caribbean voice in EU negotiations on climate finance and development.
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