AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCommunity-led climate storytelling: A University of Newcastle-supported project is amplifying Pacific voices through student-made videos on wetlands and waterways, with Samoa’s Moata’a Public School in Apia producing the dual-language story “Togātogo: O Leoleo o le Tuā’oi (Mangroves: Guardians of the Brink),” celebrating mangrove biodiversity, marine life, and cultural stewardship. Water security ahead of El Niño: Samoa Water Authority is urging early water saving as El Niño conditions are expected to bring warmer weather and longer dry periods, with practical steps like fixing leaks, limiting hose use, collecting rainwater, and reporting burst pipes. Climate-smart farming for taro: Researchers working with Samoan farmers are testing climate-resilient practices to protect soil and boost taro resilience, including alley cropping with nitrogen-fixing trees, improved weed management, and legume cover crops for fallow periods. Biodiversity boost for Samoa’s birds: The Samoa Conservation Society has become BirdLife International’s 125th partner, aiming to strengthen protection for the critically endangered Manumea and expand access to technical and financial support. Hydro-met preparedness in the cyclone season: Pacific broadcasters and disaster partners are being urged to keep sharing trusted, understandable warnings as cyclone risk continues, highlighting the need for better resourcing for emergency communication.
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