AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSea-Level Rise: Pacific nations welcomed the UN’s first sea-level declaration but say it lacks strong protections on maritime boundaries, statehood, climate finance and emissions cuts. Cyclone Outlook: A developing strong El Niño could bring an early season and 7–11 named cyclones across the southwest Pacific, with elevated activity near and east of the Date Line. Ocean and Fisheries: Pacific leaders are pushing action on ocean acidification, while El Niño is expected to shift tuna grounds into 2027; Kiribati could also face flooding and warmer seas. Kiribati’s Coast and Culture: King tides are eroding roads, salting freshwater and damaging food gardens and ancestral graves on Marakei, prompting calls for climate funding that also protects cultural heritage. Conservation and Resilience: A Bezos Earth Fund grant will help Kiribati identify and protect important ocean habitats, while Australia has pledged $3 million for Pacific climate-resilience projects, including protection for a cable landing site in Tarawa. Energy Security: The ADB approved $12.77 million for Kiribati to help manage fuel-price shocks and reduce their impact on households and essential services.
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