AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Security & Governance: Pacific leaders at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau urged that security commitments must be backed by political will, stronger coordination and measurable action, as Fiji’s Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty language faces scrutiny over whether disputes could be taken to tribunals. Climate Diplomacy: Leaders issued the Belau Declaration calling for faster fossil-fuel cuts, more climate finance and stronger action to keep 1.5°C within reach, while also pushing Pacific voices ahead of COP31. China-Taiwan Tensions: Taiwan alleged China sent plain-clothes operatives to monitor the Forum, after Beijing warned of “consequences” over Taiwan’s presence—an issue that also shaped leaders’ handling of China’s July ballistic missile test. Fiji Accountability at Home: Fiji’s Education Ministry payroll checks found 13 ghost employees and stopped pay for 134 officers over missing permanent appointment documentation. Regional Finance & Energy: The Green Climate Fund backed the Pacific Resilience Facility’s setup, and Australia delivered battery storage to Palau to cut diesel use and boost renewables. Labour Rights: A union accused Ram Sami & Sons of undermining workers’ right to strike by recruiting replacement staff and seeking foreign-worker permits.
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