AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Security & Climate Funding: Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace mutual defence alliance in Suva, with a $1bn Vuvale Union package tied to climate and economic initiatives—while the deal’s timing drew fresh concern after China test-fired a nuclear-capable submarine missile hours earlier, prompting Australia to call it destabilising and urging Pacific unity. El Niño Heat Risk: An Oxford University study flags extreme heat risk for Southeast Asian cities, with El Niño worries rising; researchers warn impacts go beyond temperature to humidity, urban heat effects, and outdoor work—factors that also matter for PNG’s future heat and drought planning. Tourism Planning Data: PNGTPA and NCDC launched a National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey to build a reliable database for Port Moresby’s tourism growth and event readiness, including for the 2028 PNG Chiefs Rugby League Games. Jobs Gap in PNG: A World Bank update says PNG’s economy grew strongly in 2025, but formal employment per capita fell as new workers shift toward subsistence and informal work—pushing a jobs agenda focused on infrastructure and human capital. Wildlife Discovery: Researchers report a new walking shark species from Papua New Guinea waters, adding to growing biodiversity knowledge that can support conservation and biodiversity credits.
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