AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCyclone Outlook: A strong El Niño could bring an early start to the Southwest Pacific cyclone season, with seven to 11 named storms forecast and at least four reaching Category 3 or higher. Activity may rise near and east of the International Date Line. COP31 and Climate Finance: At Fiji’s Pre-COP talks, Pacific nations including Nauru pressed for climate action and better access to finance. Australia’s climate minister said just 0.2% of global climate finance for adaptation reaches small island nations. Coal and Climate: Australia’s High Court blocked approval for a coal mine expansion, ruling that planners should have considered emissions from coal burned after export. The decision adds pressure on Australia ahead of COP31, as Pacific leaders call for an end to coal and gas exports. Ocean Protection: A January 2027 decision on where to base the new high-seas biodiversity treaty secretariat will shape global ocean governance. Illegal fishing remains a concern for Pacific food security and control of marine resources.
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