AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Action at UNGA: PNG PM James Marape and Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale told the UN General Assembly that climate promises are “empty” and demanded real emissions cuts to protect lives from sea-level rise. Ocean Protection Boost: PNG deposited its ratification of the UN High Seas biodiversity treaty (BBNJ), strengthening rules for marine genetic resources, area management, impact assessments and capacity building beyond national waters. High Seas Treaty Hits 100 Parties: Germany, PNG and others pushed the High Seas Treaty to 100 ratifications, moving toward the first Conference of the Parties in January 2027. Blue Pacific Safety Warning: A regional climatologist urged boat operators to take extra care as El Niño-linked weather turbulence coincides with recent maritime tragedies across PNG and the Pacific. Maritime Sector Push: World Maritime Day in PNG called for turning maritime policy and international standards into practical safety action, training and enforcement. Resilience Beyond Tech: A USP seminar stressed that adaptation in PNG and the Pacific depends on history, governance, livelihoods and Indigenous knowledge—not just technical fixes. Community Displacement Research: A PNG National Research Institute report highlights displacement drivers like land disputes, natural disasters and climate impacts, and calls for better early warning and preparedness.
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